Major Dams in india

Without the dams, we would be in a lot worse shape!!

1. Introduction Major dams in India are : Tehri Dam Bhakra Nangal Dam Hirakud Dam Nagarjuna Sagar Dam Sardar Sarovar Dam INDEX

2. A DAM is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, aquaculture, and navigability. INTRODUCTION

3. Bhakra Nangal Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Sutlej river in Bilaspur,Himachal Pradesh  in Northern India. Height = 226 m L ength = 518.25 m Width = 9.1 m Area = 168.35 km2

4. Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River. Length = 25.8 km (16 mi ) [ entire dam ] Height = 60. 96 m ( 200 ft ) Installed capacity = 347.5 MW

5. Nagarjuna Sagar dam is the second biggest water reservoir in India. Height = 124 m ( 407 ft ) Length = 1,550 m ( 5,085 ft ) Installed capacity = 816 MW

6. The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada river near Navagam , Gujarat in India . Height = 163 m ( 535 ft ) Length = 1,210 m Installed capacity = 1,450MW