Dams serve a crucial role in water management, irrigation, and power generation. Explore the India’s top 5, from record-breaking heights to engineering marvels.

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Tehri Dam

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Bhakra Nangal Dam

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Hirakud Dam

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Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

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Sardar Sarovar Dam

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Dams serve a crucial role in water management, irrigation, and power generation. Explore the India’s top 5, from record-breaking heights to engineering marvels.

Tehri Dam

Location: Bhagirathi River, Uttarakhand Height: 260.5 Meters Power Generation: 2400 MW

Bhakra Nangal Dam

Location: Sutlej River, Punjab Height: 225.5 Meters Power Generation: 1325 MV

Hirakud Dam

Location: Mahanadi River, Odisha Height: Longest Dam in India with 25.79 km total length Power Generation: 347.5 MW

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

Location: Krishna River, Telangana Height: 124 Meters Power Generation: 1240 MV

Sardar Sarovar Dam

Location: Narmada River, Gujarat Height: 163 meters Power Generation: 1450 MV