Top 8 Largest Dams In India

Indira Sagar Dam

The Indira Sagar Dam is an important project that provides water for irrigation, power, and flood control and is a peaceful spot for tourists.

Srisailam Dam

The Srisailam Dam is a crucial project that provides water for many purposes, and also attracting tourists to its surrounding attractions like ancient temples and a beautiful waterfall.

Idukki Arch Dam

The Idukki Arch Dam, India's tallest dam, with a height of 168.91 meters and length of 365.85 meters is an engineering wonder and popular tourist spot.

Sardar Sarovar Dam

The Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat is a crucial infrastructure project tanding 163 meters tall that generates 1450 Megawatts of power and supplies water for irrigation in the region.

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam in Telangana is India's largest masonry dam, standing 124 meters tall and generating 816 Megawatts of power.

Hirakud Dam

The Hirakud Dam in Odisha is the country's longest dam, stretching 25.79 km, and plays a vital role in generating 347.5 Megawatts of power and supplying water for irrigation.

Bhakra Nangal Dam

The Bhakra Nangal Dam, located on the Sutlej River, is India's one of the largest dam towering at 225 meters, generating 1325 Megawatts of power and supplying water for irrigation.

Tehri Dam

The Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand towering at 260.5 meters, is a massive rock-fill dam that generates 1000 Megawatts of hydroelectric power and holds a large amount of water.

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