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Dams to Explore in India

Dharoi Dam

Dharoi dam is a gravity dam in the Sabarmathi river constructed in 1978. the dam is meant for irrigation, power generation and flood control.

Ezhattumugham

A rural village with a check dam, hanging bridge, and a nice little park. You can bath in the river waters here after visiting the majestic Athirappilly waterfalls of Kerala.

Gandhi Sagar Dam

The Gandhi Sagar Dam is a multipurpose dam located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It was constructed between 1955 and 1960, with the main purpose of providing irrigation to the nearby districts. The dam is built on the Chambal River, and its reservoir has a capacity of 7.3 billion cubic meters. In addition to irrigation, the Gandhi Sagar Dam also provides drinking water to approximately 1 million people and generates hydroelectric power.

Gangrel Dam

Longest dam in Chhattisgarh. this is the main water source for the irrigation and other purposes of so many districts and The dam also supplies 10 MW of hydro-electric power capacity.

Garga Dam

The dam site highlights wonderful green environment and a lot of oceanic creatures. This normal site is scene for some school excursions and natural visits. This dam assumes a fundamental part in obliging the water prerequisites of the steel plant and in addition families of this area.Jharkhand, is a standout amongst the most popular designed wonders of the district.

Gosekhurd Dam

This is an earthfill dam on the Wainganga river. The dam consists of 33 Nos of spillway gates to regulate irrigation water into the river throughout the year. Its main purpose is for Irrigation.

Halali Dam

A huge reservoir in the distrcit of raisen built on the Halali River. This dam is popular among locals of Bhopal as an excellent spot for picnic and boat rides. Apart from this, the reservoir is home to aquatic life forms such as catla, mrigal, mystus, rohu and chitala.

Hirakud Dam

the longest earthen dam of the world stands in its lone majesty across the great river Mahanadi, which drains an area of 1,33,090 Sq.Kms., more than twice the area of Shrilanka. The bulk of Hirakud dam contains earth, concrete and masonry materials sufficient to make a road 8 metres wide and pave it from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and Amritsar to Dibrugarh in Assam. From horizon to horizon the resorvoir forms the largest artificial lake in Asia with an area of 746 Sq.Kms.

Idukki Dam

One of the highest arch dams in Asia.This double curvature arch dam is constructed between two hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathy.

Indira SagarDam (Punasa Dam)

This is Asia's prestigious hydropower project built over the river Narmada. The construction of the main dam started in 1992. The site features a concrete gravity dam which is 92 metre tall and 653 metre long. it withholds the largest reservoir in India, with a capacity of 12.22 billion cu m . The dam was built as a joint venture between Madhya Pradesh irrigation and National Hydroelectric Power Corporation. It was commissioned on May 2005.

Jawahar Sagar Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant

Jawahar Sagar Dam is the third dam in the series of Chambal Valley Projects on the Chambal river. It is a concrete gravity dam, 45 meters high and 393 meters long, generating 60 MW of power with an installed capacity of 3 units of 33 MW. Its construction was completed in 1972

Jedarpalayam Dam

Located in the Kabillarmalai panchayat. The dam is constructed across the river Kaveri where tourists flock in large numbers. Boating is available here and also a children's park is there.

Kabini Dam

Built on river Kabini, which is a major tributary of river Kaveri. The location is picturesque with lush green surroundings and the pristine river water flowing serenely towards its destination.

Kadana Dam

Kadana dam is an earthen and masonry dam on the Mahi River in Mahisagar district . The dam was constructed between 1979 and 1989. The dam supports a pumped-storage hydroelectric power station.

Kadem Dam

The Kadam Dam, located in the Adilabad district of Telangana, is an irrigation dam. It was constructed across the Kadam river, a tributary of the Godavari river. The dam's primary purpose is to provide irrigation water for the districts of Adilabad, Nizamabad, and Karimnagar. The dam is located in a hilly region and is surrounded by dense forests. The Kadam Dam has been in operation since 1958.

Kagdi Pick Up Weir

Kagdi Pick Up Weir, located 3 km away from Ratlam road, is one of the major tourist attractions in Banswara. This tourist attraction features beautiful gardens, fountains and water stretching over the vast land.

Kallanai Dam

This is an ancient dam built across the river Kaveri. The dam was originally constructed by the Chola king Karikalan.

Kamleshwar Dam

officially known as the Hiran-I Dam, is a rock-fill embankment dam on the Hiran River. The dam is located within the Gir Forest National Park and was completed in 1959 for irrigation purposes. The reservoir created by the dam is known for its bird and crocodile populations.

Karai Dam

Karai Dam is situated at Nana Chiloda in Gandhinagar. Distance from Ahmedabad to Karai Dam is 20 Km. Karai Dam's timing is 10 am to 6 pm. Karai Dam is the best place for Ahmedabad weekend gateway and weekend short trips to Gandhinagar. Visit Karai Dam for exciting water fall. Karai dam area is very quite and peaceful. You can literally feel the love of the nature. Karai dam is a nice place for long drive with friends and family.

Karaiyar Dam

A beautiful picnic spot inside the Kalakkad mundanthurai reserve. Boating facilities are available here.

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