{"id":1654,"date":"2024-02-05T04:23:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T04:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/?p=1654"},"modified":"2024-02-05T05:34:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T05:34:58","slug":"top-10-largest-dams-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/top-10-largest-dams-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Largest Dams in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Top 10 Largest Dams in India:<\/strong> India is a country full of diversity, culture and history. It is also the land of dams that play an important role in the country&#8217;s development and tourism. India is home to more than 4,300 dams, some of which are the largest, biggest, longest and tallest in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will introduce you to the 10 largest dams in India by different criteria, such as height, length, volume, and type. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/top-10-largest-dams-in-india\/#1_Tehri_Dam_Uttarakhand\" >1. Tehri Dam, Uttarakhand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/top-10-largest-dams-in-india\/#2_Bhakra_Nangal_Dam_Punjab\" >2. Bhakra Nangal Dam, Punjab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/top-10-largest-dams-in-india\/#3_Idukki_Dam_Kerala\" >3. Idukki Dam, Kerala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/top-10-largest-dams-in-india\/#4_Srisailam_Dam_Andhra_Pradesh\" >4. Srisailam Dam, Andhra Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/top-10-largest-dams-in-india\/#5_Sardar_Sarovar_Dam_Gujarat\" >5. Sardar Sarovar Dam, Gujarat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/top-10-largest-dams-in-india\/#6_Nagarjuna_Sagar_Dam_AP_Telangana\" >6. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, AP &amp; Telangana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/top-10-largest-dams-in-india\/#7_Ukai_Dam_Gujarat\" >7. Ukai Dam, Gujarat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/top-10-largest-dams-in-india\/#8_Koyna_Dam_Maharashtra\" >8. Koyna Dam, Maharashtra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/top-10-largest-dams-in-india\/#9_Indira_Dam_Maharashtra\" >9. Indira Dam, Maharashtra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/top-10-largest-dams-in-india\/#10_Rihand_Dam_Uttar_Pradesh\" >10. Rihand Dam, Uttar Pradesh<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tehri_Dam_Uttarakhand\"><\/span>1. Tehri Dam, Uttarakhand <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India and one of the highest in the world. It is a multipurpose dam that serves as a source of hydroelectricity, irrigation, and drinking water. It is also a popular tourist destination that offers spectacular views of the Himalayas and the Bhagirathi River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-1024x544.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Height<\/strong>: 260.5 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: 575 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>River<\/strong>: Bhagirathi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Tehri, Uttarakhand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reservoir Capacity:<\/strong> 2.6 billion cubic metres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bhakra_Nangal_Dam_Punjab\"><\/span>2. Bhakra Nangal Dam, Punjab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bhakra Nangal Dam is the second-largest dam in India by reservoir capacity and one of the highest gravity dams in the world. It is a multipurpose dam that provides irrigation, power generation, and flood control. It is also a major attraction for tourists who want to witness the engineering marvel and the natural beauty of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-1.png 690w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Height<\/strong>: 226\u00a0m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: 518 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>River<\/strong>: Sutlej<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh and Nangal, Punjab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reservoir Capacity<\/strong>: 7.8 billion cubic metres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Idukki_Dam_Kerala\"><\/span>3. Idukki Dam, Kerala<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Idukki Arch Dam is the tallest dam in India and one of the tallest in Asia. It is a double-curvature arch dam that generates hydroelectric power. It is also a major attraction for tourists who want to experience the scenic beauty and the biodiversity of the Western Ghats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-2.png 800w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-2-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Height<\/strong>: 168.91 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: 365.85 m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>River<\/strong>: Periyar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Idukki, Kerala<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reservoir Capacity:<\/strong> 1.75 billion cubic metres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Srisailam_Dam_Andhra_Pradesh\"><\/span>4. Srisailam Dam, Andhra Pradesh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Srisailam Dam is constructed across the Krishna River on the border of Mahabubnagar District, Telangana and Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh near Srisailam temple town and is the 2nd largest capacity working hydroelectric station in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dam was constructed in a deep gorge in the Nallamala Hills in between Mahabubnagar and Kurnool districts, 300 m (980 ft) above sea level. It is 512 m (1,680 ft) long, 145 metres (476 ft) maximum height and has 12 radial crest gates. It has a reservoir of 616 square kilometres (238 sq mi). The project has an estimated live capacity to hold 178.74 Tmcft at its full reservoir level of 885 feet (270 m) MSL. The left bank under-ground power station houses 6 x 150 megawatts (200,000 hp) reversible Francis-pump turbines for pumped-storage operation and the right bank semi-under-ground power station houses 7 x 110 megawatts (150,000 hp) Francis-turbine generators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-3-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-3-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-3-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Height<\/strong>: 145\u00a0m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: 512\u00a0m<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>River<\/strong>: Krishna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reservoir Capacity:<\/strong> 8.722\u00a0km<sup>3<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Sardar_Sarovar_Dam_Gujarat\"><\/span>5. Sardar Sarovar Dam, Gujarat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sardar Sarovar Dam is the largest dam in India by reservoir capacity and one of the largest in the world. It is a multipurpose dam that aims to provide water, power, and development to the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. It is also a major attraction for tourists who want to see the Statue of Unity, the world\u2019s tallest statue, located near the dam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-5-1024x492.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-5-1024x492.png 1024w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-5-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-5-768x369.png 768w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-5.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Height<\/strong>: 138.68\u00a0m (455\u00a0ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: 1,210\u00a0m (3,970\u00a0ft)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>River<\/strong>: Narmada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Kevadia, Gujarat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reservoir Capacity:<\/strong> 9.5 billion cubic metres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Nagarjuna_Sagar_Dam_AP_Telangana\"><\/span>6. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, AP &amp; Telangana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is the third-largest dam in India by reservoir capacity and one of the largest masonry dams in the world. It is a multipurpose dam that provides irrigation, power, and drinking water. It is also a major attraction for tourists who want to explore the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-4.png 800w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-4-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height<\/strong>: 124.66\u00a0m (409\u00a0ft)<br><strong>Length<\/strong>: 4,865 m<br><strong>River<\/strong>: Krishna<br><strong>Location<\/strong>: Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh &amp; Nalgonda district, Telangana<br><strong>Reservoir Capacity:<\/strong> 11.56 billion cubic metres<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ukai_Dam_Gujarat\"><\/span>7. Ukai Dam, Gujarat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ukai Dam, constructed across the Tapi River is the largest reservoir in Gujarat. It is also known as Vallabh Sagar. Constructed in 1972, the dam is meant for irrigation, power generation and flood control. Having a catchment area of about 62,255 sq. km and a water spread of about 52,000 hectares, its capacity is almost the same as that of the Bhakra Nangal Dam. The storage capacity of the Ukai dam is almost 46% of the total capacity of all the other existing dams in Gujarat if put together. Thus it can be concluded that the rest of the dams have as little as 0.1% average storage capacity. During the last 40 years, the actual irrigation potential has been attained through all the major and medium water resources projects in the State, which comprises only 14 million hectares.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-7-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-7-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-7.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height<\/strong>: 105.16\u00a0m<br><strong>Length<\/strong>: 4,927\u00a0<br><strong>River<\/strong>: Krishna<br><strong>Location<\/strong>: Tapi District<br><strong>Reservoir Capacity:<\/strong> 7.41\u00a0km<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Koyna_Dam_Maharashtra\"><\/span>8. Koyna Dam, Maharashtra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Koyna Dam is one of the largest dams located in Maharashtra, India. It is a dam made of concrete and rubble built across the Koyna River, which originates in Mahabaleshwar, a hill town in the Sahyadri mountains. It is situated on the state route between Chiplun and Karad in Koyna Nagar, Satara district, in the Western Ghats. The Koyna Hydroelectric Project is India&#8217;s largest hydroelectric power plant, just after Tehri Dam Project. The Koyna dam provides hydroelectric power to nearby communities and water to Paschim, Maharashtra. Koyna Dam plays a significant role in preventing flooding during the monsoon season. By damming the Koyna River, the catchment area creates the 50 km long Shivsagar Lake. The hydroelectric capacity of Koyna Dam is 1,960 MW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-6.png 1000w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-6-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height<\/strong>: 103.2\u00a0m<br><strong>Length<\/strong>: 807.2\u00a0m<br><strong>River<\/strong>: Krishna<br><strong>Location<\/strong>: Koyna Nagar, Maharashtra, India<br><strong>Reservoir Capacity:<\/strong> 2.981\u00a0km<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Indira_Dam_Maharashtra\"><\/span>9. Indira Dam, Maharashtra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indira Sagar Dam is the fifth-largest dam in India by reservoir capacity and one of the largest hydroelectric projects in the country. It is a multipurpose dam that provides irrigation, power, and flood control. It is also a major attraction for tourists who want to enjoy the serene and tranquil environment of the dam and the reservoir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-9-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-9-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-9-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-9-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-9-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-9-1333x1000.png 1333w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-9.png 1854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height<\/strong>: 92 m<br><br><strong>Length<\/strong>: 653 m<br><br><strong>River<\/strong>: Narmada<br><br><strong>Location<\/strong>: Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh<br><br><strong>Reservoir Capacity:<\/strong> 12.22 billion cubic metres<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Rihand_Dam_Uttar_Pradesh\"><\/span>10. Rihand Dam, Uttar Pradesh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Dam also known as Rihand dam is located near Pipri village in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh State, India. It is the largest multipurpose project in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This is the largest manmade reservoir\/lake in India and also the largest dam in India by volume. It is on the river Rihand a main tributary of Son (Tributary of Ganga river). The catchment area of Rihand dam covers Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh &amp; Chhattisgarh and it supplies irrigation water to Bihar state located downstream of the river. Lake is named after Bharat Ratna Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, a freedom fighter who was also one of the modern architects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dam is a concrete straight gravity dam, It has a hydroelectricity power station of 300 MW capacities. Many superthermal power stations are located in the catchment area of the dam. These are Singrauli, Vindyachal, Rihand, Anpara &amp; Sasan super thermal power stations and Renukoot thermal station. The power station is managed by U.P. Hydroelectricity Corporation Ltd. The water stored in Rihand Dam is released into River Son periodically for irrigation purposes throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-1024x694.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-1024x694.png 1024w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/studybizz.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-8.png 1278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Height<\/strong>:91.44 m<br><strong>Length<\/strong>: 934.45 m<br><strong>River<\/strong>: Rihand <br><strong>Location<\/strong>: Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh<br><strong>Reservoir Capacity<\/strong>: 10.6 km<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which is the highest dam in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highest dam in India is Tehri Dam, which has a height of 260.5 m. It is located on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand and serves as a source of hydroelectricity, irrigation, and drinking water. It is also a popular tourist destination that offers spectacular views of the Himalayas and the Bhagirathi River.<br><br><strong>Which is the longest dam in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The longest dam in India is Hirakud Dam, which has a length of 25.8 km. It is located on the Mahanadi River in Odisha and provides irrigation, power, and flood control. It is also a major attraction for tourists who want to enjoy the panoramic views of the dam and the surrounding landscape.<br><br><strong>Which is the largest dam in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest dam in India by reservoir capacity is Sardar Sarovar Dam, which can store up to 9.5 billion cubic metres of water. It is located on the Narmada River in Gujarat and aims to provide water, power, and development to the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. It is also a major attraction for tourists who want to see the Statue of Unity, the world\u2019s tallest statue, located near the dam.<br><br><strong>Which is the most scenic dam in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most scenic dam in India is Idukki Arch Dam, which is the tallest dam in India and one of the tallest in Asia. It is a double curvature arch dam that generates hydroelectric power. It is located on the Periyar river in Kerala and offers stunning views of the Western Ghats and the reservoir. It is also a major attraction for tourists who want to experience the scenic beauty and the biodiversity of the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top 10 Largest Dams in India: India is a country full of diversity, culture and history. 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