Nathpa Jhakri Dam
CountryIndia
Height63 m
Year2003
TypeArch
RiverSatluj
About Nathpa Jhakri Dam
A 63 m dam with 1.5 GW capacity through a 27 km headrace tunnel. One of the largest underground power stations in Asia. Located in Himachal Pradesh.
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