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The Hirakud Dam, located on the Mahanadi River in Odisha, India, took approximately 15 years to complete. Construction began in 1948 and was officially inaugurated in 1957. The dam is one of the longest earthen dams in the world and plays a crucial role in irrigation and flood control in the region.
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Which dam is built on Mahanadi river?
The Hirakud Dam.
How many flood gates are there in Hirakud dam?
98
How many gates in hirakud dam?
There are 64 sluice gates and 34 crest gates at the Hirakud dam for discharge of excess water, officials said.
What is the longest dam in the world?
Hirakud dam
What is the height of the worlds highest dam?
The worlds longest dam is Hirakud Dam in Orissa, India.
Which is longest dam in India?
Hirakud Dam in Orrisa
Hirakud dam is located on which river?
The Hirakud Dam is the World's largest earthen dam. it is built across the Manhanadi River in India.
Where is hirakud dam siuated?
Orissa
How many gates in hirakud?
There are 64 sluice gates and 34 crest gates at the Hirakud dam for discharge of excess water, officials said.
Which state has benefited from the Hirakud Dam?
Orissia
How many gate open in hirakud dam now?
There are 64 sluice gates and 34 crest gates at the Hirakud dam for discharge of excess water, officials said.
Is Hirakud Dam larger than Bakra Nangal Dam?
In terms of length: Hirakud Dam is larger, with a total length of 4,800m (the actual length is 25,000m) , compared to Bakra Nangal Dam, which has a length of only 520m. In terms of height: Bakra Nangal Dam is taller, with a total height of 741 ft. compared to Hirakud Dam, which has only a height of 200 ft.
