Hirakud Dam
CountryIndia
Height59 m
Year1957
TypeEmbankment
RiverMahanadi
About Hirakud Dam
One of the longest dams in the world at 25.8 km including dikes. 347 MW capacity. The reservoir covers 743 km2. One of Indias first major river valley projects.
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