• About
  • Blog
  • Biology
  • Physcis
  • Science Facts
  • Buy Now
  • About
  • Blog
  • Biology
  • Physcis
  • Science Facts
  • Buy Now

blog

  • Home
  • Blog
  • blog
  • Largest & Longest Dam in India | List of Dams in India

Largest & Longest Dam in India | List of Dams in India

  • Posted by admin
  • Date August 28, 2020
  • Comments 0 comment
Largest & Longest Dams in India

Dams

  • A dam is a human-made barrier that blocks the flow of water and results in the creation of a reservoir. Dams are mainly constructed to generate power using water. This form of energy produced is known as hydroelectric power.
  • India, the land of rivers has massive potential for construction of huge dams, owing to the geographical features. In the north lies the Himalayan Mountain ranges, in central India lies the Plateaus, whereas along with southern India, Western and Eastern Ghats cover along the ocean borders of the country. 
  • Since independence, India has made a huge advancement in dams and of construction water reservoirs, Today India is one of the world’s most creative dam-builders. There are around 4300 huge dams already existing, almost half of which are more than twenty years old. These dams are a significant attraction of tourists from all over India.

 Essential features of the dams. 

  • They provide adequate water for domestic, industry and irrigation purposes.
  • They are used in Hydroelectric power production and river navigation.
  •  Dam Reservoirs are used for fishing and touring purpose, thus contributing towards livelihood to many.
  •  They are useful to regulate the flow of the river, thus helping in preventing floods.

Facts about the Indian dams

  • Tehri Dam is the eighth biggest dam in the world.
  • Idukki dam is the first Indian arch dam built over the Periyar river in Kerala and the largest arch dam in Asia.
  • Grand Anicut or Kallanai, located on Holy Cauvery River situated in Tamil Nadu, is the oldest dam in India.
  • Indira Sagar Dam has the Largest Reservoir in India accompanied by Nagarjunasagar and Gobind Sagar reservoir.

Below is the list of some of the important Dams in India

Important Dams in India

Highest Dam in IndiaTehri Dam (Uttarakhand)Height: 260 meters Length: 575 meters River: Bhagirathi River Location: Uttarakhand Year of completion:2006 (1st phase)
Longest Dam in IndiaHirakud Dam (Odisha)Total Length: 25.79 km Length of Main Dam:4.8 km River: Mahanadi Location: Odisha Year of completion:1953
Oldest Dam in IndiaKallanai Dam(Tamil Nadu)River: Kaveri Location: Tamil Nadu Year of completion: 100 BC –100 AD

  • What are the 50 Largest Cities in the World?
  • List of smallest countries in the World by area & population

Complete list of the Dams in India

List of Major Dams India

Name of DamStateRiver
Nizam Sagar DamTelanganaManjira River
Somasila DamAndhra PradeshPennar River
Srisailam DamAndhra PradeshKrishna River
Singur damTelanganaManjira River
Ukai DamGujaratTapti River
Dharoi DamGujaratSabarmati River
Kadana damGujaratMahi River
Dantiwada DamGujaratBanas River
Pandoh DamHimachal PradeshBeas River
Bhakra Nangal DamHimachal Pradesh and Punjab BorderSutlej River
Nathpa Jhakri DamHimachal PradeshSatluj River
Chamera DamHimachal PradeshRavi River
Baglihar DamJammu and KashmirChenab River
Dumkhar Hydroelectric DamJammu and KashmirIndus River
Uri Hydroelectric DamJammu and KashmirJhelum River
Maithon DamJharkhandBarakar River
Chandil DamJharkhandSwarnarekha River
Panchet DamJharkhandDamodar River
Tunga Bhadra DamKarnatakaTungabhadra River
Linganamakki damKarnatakaSharavathi River
Kadra DamKarnatakaKalinadi River
Alamatti DamKarnatakaKrishna River
Supa DamKarnatakaKalinadi or Kali river
Krishna Raja Sagara DamKarnatakaKaveri River
Harangi DamKarnatakaHarangi River
Narayanpur DamKarnatakaKrishna River
Kodasalli DamKarnatakaKali River
Malampuzha DamKeralaMalampuzha River
Peechi DamKeralaManali River
Idukki DamKeralaPeriyar River
Kundala DamKeralaKundala Lake
Parambikulam DamKeralaParambikulam River
Walayar DamKeralaWalayar River
Mullaperiyar DamKeralaPeriyar River
Neyyar DamKeralaNeyyar River
Rajghat DamUttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh BorderBetwa River
Barna DamMadhya PradeshBarna River
Bargi DamMadhya PradeshNarmada River
Bansagar DamMadhya PradeshSone River
Gandhi Sagar DamMadhya PradeshChambal River
Yeldari DamMaharashtraPurna river
Ujani DamMaharashtraBhima River
Pawna DamMaharashtraMaval River
Mulshi DamMaharashtraMula River
Koyna DamMaharashtraKoyna River
Jayakwadi DamMaharashtraGodavari River
Bhatsa DamMaharashtraBhatsa river
Wilson DamMaharashtraPravara River
Tansa DamMaharashtraTansa river
Panshet DamMaharashtraAmbi River
Mula DamMaharashtraMula river
Kolkewadi DamMaharashtraVashishti River
Girna DamMaharashtraGirana river
Vaitarna DamMaharashtraVaitarna river
Radhanagari DamTelanganaBhogawati River
Lower Manair DamTelanganaManair River
Mid Manair DamTelanganaManair River and SRSP Flood Flow Canal
Upper Manair DamTelanganaManair River and Kudlair River
Khadakwasla DamMaharashtraMutha River
Gangapur DamMaharashtraGodavari river
Jalaput DamAndhra Pradesh and Odisha BorderMachkund River
Indravati DamOdishaIndravati River
Hirakud DamOdishaMahanadi River
Vaigai DamTamil NaduVaigai River
Perunchani DamTamil NaduParalayar River
Mettur DamTamil NaduKaveri River
Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Dam / Rihand damUttar PradeshRihand River
Tehri DamUttarakhandBhagirathi River
Dhauli Ganga DamUttarakhandDhauli Ganga River



Get Free “Winspire Digital Worksheets of worth Rs. 129 Value”

Please enter your details to get the monthly E - Booklet + absolutely premium content to expand your horizons.

Tag:Hirakud Dam, Kallanai Dam, Largest Dam, Longest Dam, Tehri Dam

  • Share:
admin

    Previous post

    Highest Mountain Peaks Of India
    August 28, 2020

    Next post

    Taj Mahal Story & History | Who Built Taj Mahal?
    August 28, 2020

    You may also like

    Roman Numeral [ Roman Numbers 1 to 100 ]
    9 December, 2020
    Temperature Conversion Formulas
    9 December, 2020
    Human Alimentary Canal Structure & Functionality
    7 December, 2020

    Leave A Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Daily Updates - 30/01/2023

    Recent Posts

    • Roman Numeral [ Roman Numbers 1 to 100 ]
    • Temperature Conversion Formulas
    • Human Alimentary Canal Structure & Functionality
    • Chemical Formula of Bleaching Powder & its Uses
    • What is Flora and Fauna? [ Examples ]
    • How to Calculate & Convert CGPA into Percentage?
    • Numbers in Words in English
    • 6 Tips to make & keep your New Year Resolutions
    Winspire Magazine

    +91 9533 9433 10

    winspiremagazine@gmail.com

    Winspire Edutech Solutions,
    Flat No. 301, Om Sri Shiva Sai Residency,
    Medical and Health Colony, Vaidehi Nagar,
    Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500070

    All Rights Reserved @WinspireMagazine.

    • Privacy
    • Terms
    • Sitemap
    • FAQ
    • Home
    Please wait...

    You seem interested, let us know about you.

    Please fill out the form to access digital copies.
    Submit