IMP Dams & Reservoirs

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 Dams serve as barriers that impede the natural flow of water, leading to the formation of
reservoirs. One of the primary purposes of constructing dams is to harness the power of water to
generate electricity, a form of energy called hydroelectricity

 Reservoirs help control and mitigate the occurrence of floods by regulating the flow of water.

 These reservoirs also serve as vital water sources for activities like irrigation, supplying water
for human consumption, industrial usage, aquaculture, and facilitating navigation along
waterways

 A dam is a barrier to the flow of a river. It could be a stone wall, or a concrete wall across the
river to stop the flow. This is called Dam. A reservoir may be a clay or rock deposit

 A reservoir is a part where water is stored behind a dam. They are designed to accumulate to
keep all the water flowing throughout the year, given the storage capacity of the valley behind
the dam. The Reservoir is designed to accommodate the expected sludge from the inlet

 Arch Dam: An arch dam is a curved concrete structure designed to withstand the pressure of
water by utilizing the arch shape. It is suitable for narrow canyons or gorges with stable rock
walls

 Gravity Dam: Gravity dams are made of concrete or stone masonry and rely on their weight to
resist the force of water. Each section of the dam is self-supporting and stable

 Arch-Gravity Dam: This type of dam combines the features of an arch dam and a gravity dam. It
curves upstream, directing water pressure against the canyon walls and reducing lateral forces
on the dam

 Barrages: Barrages are low-head diversion dams equipped with large gates to control the flow of
water. They are used to stabilize river water levels upstream for irrigation and other purposes

 Embankment Dams: An embankment dam is a large artificial structure built by compacting soil,
sand, clay, or rock. It has a semi-pervious surface and a dense, impermeable core

 Rock-Fill Dams: Rock-fill dams are constructed by compacting granular earth with large particles.
The rocks provide stability and drainage capabilities

 Concrete-face Rock-Fill Dams: These dams combine rock-fill materials with concrete slabs on the
upstream face. The concrete layer prevents leakage and adds structural strength

 Earth-Fill Dams: Earth-fill dams, also known as earthen dams, are constructed by compacting
well-compacted earth materials. They may include a drain layer to collect seepage water

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 Kallanai Dam in Tamil Nadu is the oldest dam in India. It is also known as Grand Anicut. It is built
across Kaveri river and it is in the Thanjavur district of Tamilnadu.
Kallanai Dam was built by King Karikalan of the Chola dynasty in c. 100 BC – c. 100 AD

 Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand is the Highest Dam in India. The dam’s height is 260.5 m (855 ft) and
its length is 575 m (1,886 ft).
It is built on the Bhagirathi River

 Hirakud Dam in Odisha is the Longest Dam in India. Hirakud Dam is the longest major earthen
dam in the world
Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River and it is around 25.79 km long
The year of completion of Hirakud dam is 1953

 Nagarjuna Sagar Dam (Andhra Pradesh): Built on the Krishna River, it is one of the largest dams
in India. It was constructed in 1967 and plays a crucial role in irrigation, power generation, and
flood control

 Sardar Sarovar Dam (Gujarat): Located on the Narmada River, this dam is a major source of
water for irrigation and drinking purposes in Gujarat. It has been a subject of controversy due to
its environmental and social impact on the displaced communities

 Bhakra Dam (Himachal Pradesh): Constructed on the Sutlej River, Bhakra Dam is one of the
highest gravity dams in the world. It provides irrigation water to several states and generates
hydroelectric power

 Idukki Dam (Kerala): Situated in the high ranges of the Western Ghats, Idukki Dam is a double
curvature arch dam. It plays a significant role in the production of hydroelectric power and
water storage for irrigation

 Tehri Dam (Uttarakhand): Built on the Bhagirathi River, Tehri Dam is one of the tallest dams in
India. It provides water for irrigation, generates hydroelectric power, and serves as a reservoir
for drinking water supply

 Koyna Dam (Maharashtra): Located in the Koyna Nagar of Maharashtra, Koyna Dam is a crucial
hydroelectric project. It is built on the Koyna River and has contributed significantly to power
generation in the state

 Mettur Dam (Tamil Nadu): Situated on the Cauvery River, Mettur Dam is a vital water resource
for irrigation in the delta region of Tamil Nadu. It also supplies drinking water to nearby towns
and generates hydroelectric power

 Rihand Dam (Uttar Pradesh): Constructed on the Rihand River, Rihand Dam is the largest dam in
Uttar Pradesh. It provides irrigation water, generates hydroelectric power, and helps regulate
water flow in the region

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 Indira Sagar Dam (Madhya Pradesh): Located on the Narmada River, Indira Sagar Dam is one of
the largest reservoirs in India. It supports irrigation, power generation, and provides drinking
water to nearby areas

Dams in Andhra Pradesh

Dam River Location

Kalyani Dam Swarnamukhi Tirupati (Chittoor
River Dist)

Kandaleru Kandaleru Rapur Mandal

Dam River (Nellore Dist)

Srisailam Krishna River Kurnool

Dam

Somasila Dam Penna River Somasila (Nellore

dist)

Veligallu Dam Papagni River Galiveedu

(kadappa Dist)

Jalaput Dam Godavari river Vishakapatnam

Polavaram Godavari river East Godavari

dam District

Nagarjuna Krishna River Guntur

Sagar dam

Mylavaram Krishna River Kadapa

dam
Dams in Arunachal Pradesh
Dibang Dam (Under Dibang Lower Dibang
Construction) River Valley Dist

Ranganadi Dam Ranganadi Yazali

River

Subansiri Dam Subansiri Lower

River Subansiri dist

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 Dams in Bihar
Chandan Dam Chandan River Banka Dist

Durgawati Durgawati Bhabhua (Kaimur

Dam River Dist)

Nagi Dam Nagi River Jamui Dist

Dams in Chhattisgarh
Gangrel Dam Mahanadi Dhamtari
River Dist

Kutaghat Dam Kharang Bilaspur

River Dist

Minimata (Hasdeo) Hasdeo River Korba Dist

Bango Dam

Dudhawa Dam Mahanadi Dhamtari

River Dist

Dams in Gujarat

Dantiwada Banas Banaskantha Dist

Dam River

Kandana Dam Mahi River Panchmahal Dist

Kamleshwar Hiran Gir National Park

Dam River (Junagadh Dist)

Sardar Sarovar Narmada Narmadha Valley

Dam River

Ukai Dam Tapti River Surat Dist

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 Dams in Punjab

Nangal Dam Sutlej River Rupnagar

Damsal Dam Damsal Hoshiarpur

River

Ranjit Sagar (Thein) Ravi River Gurdaspur

Dam

Siswan Dam Siswan Khad Ropar

Dams in Himachal Pradesh

Bhakra Dam Sutlej Bilaspur

River

Chamera Dam Ravi River Dalhousie

Maharana Pratap Sagar Beas River Kangra

Dam

Pandoh Dam Beas River Mandi

Dams in Jammu & Kashmir

Baglihar Dam Chenab River Doda

Cholal Dam Cholal Choe River Hoshirapur

Shalal Dam Chenab River Reasi

Uri Dam Jhelum River Baramula

Dams in Jharkhand

Konar Dam Konar River Hazaribagh

Maithon Dam Barakar Maithon (dist

River Dhanbad)

Panchet Dam Damodar Dhanbad

River

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 Tenughat Damodar Bokaro
Dam River

Dams in Karnataka

Almatti Dam Krishna River Basavana Bagevadi

Bhadra Dam Bhadra River Lakkavalli

(Chikkamangaluru
Dist)

Hemavathi Hemavathi Hassan

Dam River

Hidkal Dam Ghataprabha Hukeri

River

Lakhya Dam Lakhya River Mudigere

Linganamakki Sharavathi Sagar

Dam River

Malaprabha Malaprabha Parasgad

Dam River

Supa Dam Kalinadi(kali) Supa

River

Tunga Bhadra Thunga koppal

Dam Bhadra River
Dams in Kerala

Cheruthoni Cheruthoni River Todupulai

Dam

Idamalayar Edamalayar/Periyar Ennakal

Dam River

Idukki Arch Periyar River Kuravan and Kurathi

Dam (Idukki Dist)

Kulamavu Kaliyar River Idukki

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 Dam

Kakki Dam Kakki River Pathanamthitta

Malampuzha Malampuzha river Palakkad

Dam

Mullaiperiyar Periyar River Idukki

Dam

Parambikulam Parambikulam Palakkad

Dam River

Neyyar Dam Neyyar River Thiruvananthapuram

Dams in Madhya Pradesh

Bansagar Dam Sone River Shahdol

Bargi Dam Narmada Jabalpur

River

Gandhi Sagar Chambal Mandsaur

Dam River

Indira Sagar Narmada Mundi (Khandwa

Dam River Dist)

Madikheda Dam Sindh River Shivpuri

Omkareshwar Narmada Mandhata

Dam River (Khandwa Dist)

Tawa Dam Tawa River Hoshangabad

Dams in Rajasthan

Bisalpur Dam Banas River Tonk

Jawahar Sagar Dam Chambal Kota

River

Jawai Dam Jawai River Pali

Mahai Bajaj Sagar Mahi River Banswara

Dam

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 Rana Pratap Sagar Chambal Rawatbhata
Dam River

Dams in Maharastra

Bhatsa Dam Bhatsa & Shahpur

Chorna
River

Isapur Dam Penganga Hingoli

River

Jayakwadi(Paithan) Godavari Jayakwadi

Dam River (Aurangabad)

Koyna Dam River Koyna Nagar

Koyna (Satara Dist)

Totladoh Dam Pench Nagpur

River

Ujjani (Bhima) Dam Bhima Solapur

River

Warna Dam Warna Sangli Dist

River
Dams in Uttar Pradesh

Dhanraul Dam Ghaghar Roberts ganj

River

Matatila Dam Betwa River Lalitpur

Parichha Dam Betwa River Jhansi

Rajghat Dam Betwa River Lalitpur

Rihand Dam Rihand River Pipri (Sonbhadra

Dist)

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 Ganges Ganges River Kanpur
Barrage

Dams in Odisha

Hirakud Dam (Longest Mahanadi Sambalpur

Dam in India) River

Indravati Dam Indravati Nabarangpur

River

Kapur Dam Kapur River Bariguda

Mandira Dam Sankha Sundergarh

River

Muran Dam Muran River Kalahandi

Podagada Dam Podagada Nabarangpur

River

Rengali Dam Brahmni Talcher

River

Upper Kolab Dam Kolab River Koraput

Dams in Tamil Nadu

Aliyar Dam Aliyar River Pollachi

(Coimbatore Dist)

Amaravathi Amaravathi Udumalpet

Dam River (Tirupur Dist)

Bhavani Sagar Bhavani River Erode Dist

Dam

Mettur Dam Cauveri River Mettur (Salem

Dist)

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 Sholaiyar Dam Sholaiyar Valparai
River (Coimbatore Dist)

Vaigai Dam Vaigai River Periyakulam

(Theni Dist)

Dams in Telangana

Manair River Karimnagar

Manair Dam
Nizam sagar Dam Manjira River Kamareddy

Ramagundam Dam Godavari River Pedapalli

Singur Dam Manjira River Singareddy

Sriram Sagar Dam Godavari River Nizamabad

Dams in Uttarakhand

Tehri dam Bhagirathi river New

Tehri

Lakhwar dam Yamuna River Dehradun

Koteshwar dam Bhagirathi river New

Tehri

Tapovan Vishnugad Dhauliganga Chamoli

dam river
Dams in West Bengal
Durgapur Damodar River Durgapur
Barrage

Farakka Barrage Ganges River Murshidabad

Mukutmanipur Kangasabati, Bankura

Dam Kumari

Panchet Dam Damodar River Panchet

 Ukai Dam - has been constructed across the Tapti River in the Surat district.
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 It has the largest reservoir in Gujarat known as ‘Vallabh Sagar’

 Dantiwada Dam - is located on the outer reaches of Dantiwada in Banaskantha District of Gujarat
 The dam is considered to be a prime tourist attraction of the district and attracts many visitors
to its scenic surroundings and natural beauty

 Kamleshwar Dam or Hiran I Dam is located inside the Gir Forest National Park on the Hiran River
in Visavadar, Junagadh district

It is a rock-fill embankment dam with a height of about 25 m. The reservoir is famous

for crocodiles and birds

 Mula Dam located nearby Baragoan Nandur Village is a noteworthy dam of Maharashtra State.
Mula Dam is the largest dam in the district of Ahmednagar and was constructed in the year of
1974

 Koyna Dam is another main dam of Maharashtra state which is located in Koyna Nagar This dam,
constructed on the Koyna River, is at a distance of about 115 km from the district of
Ahmednagar

 Bhandardara Dam is one of the oldest, most important and major dams of the Maharashtra state
Bhandardara Dam was built and erected in 1926 over Arthur Lake of the Ahmednagar district of
Maharashtra

Major Reservoirs in India

Reservoir State River

Dindi Reservoir Telangana Krishna River

Lower Manair Telangana Manair River

Reservoir

Tatipudi Reservoir Andhra Gosthani River

Project Pradesh

Gandipalem Andhra Manneru River

Reservoir Pradesh

Himayat Sagar Telangana Osman Sagar

Reservoir

Shriram Sagar Telangana Godavari River

Reservoir

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 Gobind Sagar Himachal Sutlej River
Reservoir Pradesh

Maharana Pratap Himachal Pong Dam Lake

Sagar Reservoir Pradesh

Ghataprabha Karnataka Ghataprabha

Reservoir River

Hemavathi Reservoir Karnataka Hemavati River

Tawa Reservoir Madhya Tawa River

Pradesh

Balimela Reservoir Odisha Sileru River

Aliyar Reservoir Tamil Nadu Aliyar River

Chittar Reservoir Tamil Nadu Chittar River

Krishnagiri Reservoir Tamil Nadu Thenpennai River

Manimuthar Tamil Nadu Tamirabarani

Reservoir River

Pechiparai Reservoir Tamil Nadu Kodayar River

Shoolagiri Chinnar Tamil Nadu Chinnar River

Reservoir

Thunakadavu Tamil Nadu Thunacadavu

Reservoir River

Varattu Pallam Tamil Nadu Kaveri River

Reservoir

Vidur Reservoir Tamil Nadu Sankaraparani

River

Amaravathi Reservoir Tamil Nadu Amaravathi River

Gundar Reservoir Tamil Nadu Berijam Lake

Kullursandai Tamil Nadu Arjuna Nadi

Reservoir

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 Pambar Reservoir Tamil Nadu Pambar River

Periyar Reservoir Tamil Nadu Periyar River

Stanley Reservoir Tamil Nadu Kaveri River

Uppar Reservoir Tamil Nadu Uppar River

Vattamalaikarai Odai Tamil Nadu Odai River

Reservoir

Willingdon Reservoir Tamil Nadu Periya Odai River

Bhavanisagar Tamil Nadu Bhavani River

Reservoir

Kodaganar Reservoir Tamil Nadu Kodagananar

River

Manimukthanadhi Tamil Nadu Krishna River

Reservoir

Parambikulam Tamil Nadu Parambikulam

Reservoir River

Sholayar Reservoir Tamil Nadu Chalakkud River

Thirumurthi Tamil Nadu Parmabikulam and

Reservoir Aliyar River

Varadamanadhi Tamil Nadu Aliyar River

Reservoir

Vembakottai Tamil Nadu Vaippar River

Reservoir

Manjalar Reservoir Tamil Nadu Manjalar River

Salal Project Jammu and Chenab River

Kashmir

Chutak Hydroelectric Jammu and Suru River

Project Kashmir

Indirasagar Project Madhya Narmada River

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 Pradesh

Narmada Dam Madhya Narmada River

Project Pradesh

Rihand Project Uttar Rihand River and

Pradesh Son River

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