What are the 10 major dams in India?
Top 10 Most Popular Dams in India
- Indira Sagar Dam, Madhya Pradesh.
- Krishnarajasagar Dam, Karnataka.
- Cheruthoni Dam, Kerala.
- Mettur Dam, Tamil Nadu.
- Bisalpur Dam, Rajasthan.
- Maithon Dam, Jharkhand.
- Koyna Dam, Maharashtra.
- Rihand Dam, Uttar Pradesh.
How many dams are important in India?
According to Central Water Commission (CWC), India has 5,254 functioning dams plus 447 under construction. This is not a comprehensive list as there are many more small dams and barrages.
Which is the famous dam of India?
Large Dam
| # | Name | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tehri Dam | Uttarakhand |
| 2 | Lakhwar Dam | Uttarakhand |
| 3 | Idukki (Eb)/Idukki Arch Dam | Kerala |
| 4 | Bhakra Dam | Himachal Pradesh |
How many dams are in India?
India has 5,202 large dams. According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), a large dam is one with height of at least 15m from its deepest foundation to the crest. This is not an exhaustive list as there are a number of small dams and barrages.
Which is the top 10 biggest dam in India?
Top 10 Biggest and Largest Dams in India by Height
- Tehri Dam (260.5 m) – Highest/Tallest Dam in India.
- Bhakra Dam (226 m) – Himachal Pradesh.
- Idukki Dam (168.91 m) – Kerela.
- Koldam Dam (167 m) – Himachal Pradesh.
- Sardar Sarovar Dam (163 m) – Gujarat.
- Ranjit Sagar Dam (160 m)
- Srisailam Dam (145.10 m) – Andhra Pradesh.
Which is smallest dam in India?
Mukkombu Dam – Tamil Nadu It is a dam by the East India company built-in 1838. It is on the Kaveri river in Jeeyapuram village of Tamil Nadu. This is one of the smallest dams in India with a height of 685 meters.
Which is the longest dam?
Hirakud Dam
Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India. It is the longest dam in the world.
