LIST OF IMPORTANT DAMS IN INDIA

Static GK is very important for Banking, SSC, and all other competitive examinations. The Questions of Dams are generally asked in the examinations. So today we are providing the list of Important Dams in India. Generally, 2-3 questions are asked In every competitive exam from this list and the given names are more than sufficient, just memories these names and grab 2-3 marks just in a few seconds.

Definition of Dam

A dam is a barrier that stops the flow of water and results in the creation of a reservoir. Dams are mainly built in order to produce electricity by using water. This form of electricity is known as hydroelectricity.

Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, aquaculture, and navigability.

Types of Dams

There are many dams in India, and hence there is a need to know about them as there are questions based on the dams of India. The Bank Exams like IBPS or SBI contain questions from this section.

Based on the structure the types of dams are as mentioned below:

• Arch Dam
• Gravity Dam
• Arch-Gravity Dam
• Barrages
• Embankment Dams
• Rock-Fills Dams
• Concrete-face rock-fill dams
• Earth-fill dams

Major Dams in India

The major dams in India have helped the inhabitants in a number of ways like:

• Providing adequate water for domestic, industry, and irrigation purposes.
• Hydroelectric power production and river navigation.
• These major dams in India and their reservoirs provide recreation areas for fishing and boating.
• They have helped in the reduction of floods.

The list of some major dams in India have been given below:

The details on a few of the Largest Dams in India have been given below:

Tehri Dam

The Tehri Dam is located in the state of Uttarakhand. It is the highest Dam in India with a height of 260.5 meters. It is also listed in the top ten highest dams in the world. This Dam is situated on the river Bhagirathi.

Bhakra Nangal Dam

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. It is the largest dam in India having a height of 225 meters and also in the second position in the largest dams all over Asia. It is situated on the river Sutlej.

• Height of the Dam- 226 m
• Length of the Dam- 520m
• Type of Dam- Concrete Gravity
• The reservoir capacity- 75,01,775 acre-feet
• The capacity that is installed- 1325 Megawatt

Hirakud Dam

The Hirakud Dam is located in the state of Orissa. It is the longest dam in India with a total length of 25.79 km. It is also on the list of the longest dams in the world. The Hirakud Dam is situated on the river Mahanadi.

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is located in the state of Telangana. It is India’s largest Masonry Dams built to date. It is the largest manmade lake in the world. It has 26 gates and is 1.55 km in length. It is situated on the river Krishna.

• Height of the Dam- 124m
• Length of the Dam- 4863 m (Total Lenght)
• Type of Dam- Masonry Dam
• The reservoir capacity- 93,71,845 acre-feet
• The capacity that is installed- 816 Megawatt

Sardar Sarovar Dam

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is located in the state of Gujarat. It is the largest dam in the Narmada Valley Project. This Dam is to benefit the other neighboring states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. It is situated on the river Narmada River.

• Height of the Dam- 163m
• Length of the Dam- 1210m
• Type of Dam- Gravity Dam
• The reservoir capacity- 77,00,000 acre-feet
• The capacity that is installed- 1450 Megawatt