1. Tehri Dam:

  • 1.       Located in Uttarakhand, it's one of the highest dams in India.
  • 2.       Stands at a height of 260.5 meters.
  • 3.       Forms the Tehri Reservoir on the Bhagirathi River.

 

2. Bhakra Dam:

  • 1.       Situated in Himachal Pradesh, it's one of the oldest and largest dams in India.
  • 2.       Stands at a height of 226 meters.
  • 3.       Built on the Sutlej River, it provides water for irrigation and hydroelectric power.

 

3. Sardar Sarovar Dam:

  • 1.       Positioned in Gujarat on the Narmada River.
  • 2.       Stands at a height of 163 meters.
  • 3.       One of the largest dams in terms of volume of concrete used in construction.

 

4. Hirakud Dam:

  • 1.       Located in Odisha, it's one of the longest dams in the world.
  • 2.       Built across the Mahanadi River.
  • 3.       Stands at a height of 60.96 meters.

 

5. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam:

  • 1.       Situated in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
  • 2.       Constructed across the Krishna River.
  • 3.       One of the earliest multipurpose irrigation projects in India.

 

6. Indira Sagar Dam:

  • 1.       Positioned on the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh.
  • 2.       Stands at a height of 92 meters.
  • 3.       Forms one of the largest reservoirs in India.

 

7. Koyna Dam:

  • 1.       Located in Maharashtra.
  • 2.       Constructed on the Koyna River.
  • 3.       Provides hydroelectricity and serves as a reservoir for downstream irrigation.

 

8. Mettur Dam:

  • 1.       Situated in Tamil Nadu on the Cauvery River.
  • 2.       Stands at a height of 214 feet.
  • 3.       Plays a vital role in irrigation and hydroelectric power generation.

 

9. Idukki Dam:


  • 1.       Located in Kerala.
  • 2.       Constructed across the Periyar River.
  • 3.       Stands at a height of 168.91 meters.

 

10. Lakhwar Dam:

  • 1.       Positioned in Uttarakhand on the Yamuna River.
  • 2.       Under construction, it's slated to be one of the tallest dams in India.
  • 3.       Intended for irrigation, water supply, and hydropower generation.

These dams play crucial roles in water management, irrigation, hydroelectricity generation, and overall development of the regions they serve, showcasing India's engineering prowess and commitment to sustainable resource utilization.