This page shows the state-wise list of dams and reservoirs in India. [1] [2] As of July, 2019, total number of large dams in India is 5,334. [3] About 447 large dams are under construction in India. [4] In terms of number of dams, India ranks third after China and the United States.

The breathtakingly beautiful dams of India have not only served the country by storing water, preventing floods and generating hydroelectricity but have also transformed into rich tourism spots that offer scenic views, peace, tranquillity, and adventure. India has around 4,000 dams which include a large number of multipurpose dams.

The details on a few of the Largest Dams in India have been given below: Tehri Dam. The Tehri Dam is located in the state of Uttarakhand. It is the highest Dam in India with a height of 260.5 metres. It is also listed in the top ten highest dams in the world. This Dam is situated on the river Bhagirathi. Height of the Dam- 260.5 m; Length of ...

2024年9月27日 · India is home to some of the most impressive and massive dams in the world, playing a crucial role in the country’s agricultural, industrial, and energy sectors. These dams not only support irrigation for vast areas of farmland but also generate hydroelectric power, provide drinking water to millions, and help control devastating floods.

2024年12月9日 · From the Himalayan foothills to the Deccan plateaus, India's major dams are not just technical marvels, but also beautiful tourist destinations! These gigantic buildings dam rivers, regulate floods, supply irrigation, and generate energy, all …

2024年11月1日 · Tehri Dam: The tallest dam in India at 260.5 meters, primarily for hydroelectric power. Bhakra Nangal Dam: The largest dam in terms of height and a crucial source of irrigation and...

Which is the Biggest/Largest dam in India? Tehri Dam on Bhagirathi river is the biggest, highest and tallest dam in India and also the eighth highest dam in the world, located at Uttarakhand. 1. Tehri Dam – Uttarakhand. Tehri Dam located on the …

Hirakud Dam is the longest dam in India with a total length of 25.79 km. The Hirakud Dam is built on the Mahanadi River in Sambalpur district in Odisha state. It was completed in 1953. The total reservoir capacity of this dam is 47,79,965 acre-feet. It is a type of Composite Dam.

Here is the list of largest, biggest, tallest, longest and highest dams of India. 1. Tehri Dam (260.5 m) – Highest/Tallest Dam in India. Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India with a height of 261 metres in Uttrakhand across Bhagirathi river. The reservoir used for the irrigation, water supply and for hydroelectric generation of 1,000 megawatts.

2023年10月21日 · The largest dam in India is the Tehri Dam, located on the Bhagirathi River in the state of Uttarakhand. It is a 260.5 meter tall earth-fill and rock-fill dam with a crest length of 575 meters. The dam has a reservoir capacity of 3,540 million cubic meters (MCM) and generates 1,000 megawatts (MW) of hydroelectric power.