Infrastructural Marvels: 10 Most Stunning Dams In India

Shivam Kumar Mishra
Jul 16, 2024

Tehri Dam, Uttarakhand

Located on the Bhagirathi River, Tehri Dam is one of the tallest dams in India and Asia.

Bhakra Nangal Dam, Himachal Pradesh

This multipurpose dam on the Sutlej River is known for its colossal size and contribution to irrigation.

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Telangana

Built across the Krishna River, Nagarjuna Sagar is one of the largest masonry dams in the world.

Hirakud Dam, Odisha

Situated on the Mahanadi River, Hirakud Dam was one of the earliest major multipurpose river valley projects in independent India.

Sardar Sarovar Dam, Gujarat

The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River is the second-largest concrete gravity dam in the world by volume of concrete used.

Idukki Dam, Kerala

Nestled amidst the lush Western Ghats, Idukki Dam is Asia’s first arch dam constructed across the Periyar River.

Bhavanisagar Dam, Tamil Nadu

Built on the Bhavani River, a tributary of the Kaveri, Bhavanisagar Dam is renowned for its serene setting and role in irrigating agricultural lands.

Mettur Dam, Tamil Nadu

Located on the Cauvery River, Mettur Dam is one of the oldest and largest dams in India. It not only facilitates irrigation, Industries and agriculture.

Pong Dam, Himachal Pradesh

Also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar, Pong Dam on the Beas River is an essential wetland and bird sanctuary.

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