Across the Sutlej River, Bhakra Nangal, located in the Bilaspur district is the largest dam in India. This gravity dam with a height of 225 meters is the second largest dam in Asia. Bhakra Nangal's reservoir, which is called 'Gobind Sagar ' can hold up to 9.34 billion cubic meters of water and is the third-largest reservoir in India.

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 ...

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.

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9月27日 · Top 10 Biggest Dams in India 1. Tehri Dam. Image – Source. The Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India, located on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand. This impressive dam plays a critical role in flood control, irrigation, drinking water supply, and power generation.

2024年3月30日 · The Bhakra Nangal Dam, spanning Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, stands as India's largest, towering at 225 meters. It ranks second among Asia's largest dams.

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. 2.