The Hirakud Dam is built on the Mahanadi River in the state of Odisha, India. It is one of the longest earthen dams in the world and plays a crucial role in flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation in the region. The dam's construction began in 1948 and was completed in 1957, creating the Hirakud Reservoir.
The Hirakud Dam.
The Hirakud Dam is the World's largest earthen dam. it is built across the Manhanadi River in India.
The Hirakud Dam project is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 km from Sambalpur. This is in the state of Odisha in India.
Hirakud Dam (Oriya: ହୀରାକୁଦ ବନ୍ଧ) is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 km from Sambalpur in the state of Orissa in India. Built in 1957, the dam is one of the world's longest earthen dam.[1] Behind the dam extends a lake, Hirakud Reservoir, 55 km long. Hirakud Dam is one of the longest dams in the world, about 16 mi (26 km) in length. It is one of the first major multipurpose river valley project started after India's independence. The name of the dam is mostly mis-pronounced in North India as Hirakund which is actually Hirakud. (Source with thanks to wikipedia)
The Hirakud Dam Project is the first major multipurpose river valley project in India, after India was liberated from the British rule in 1947.
Hirakud dam
The worlds longest dam is Hirakud Dam in Orissa, India.
Hirakud Dam in Orrisa
Orissa
Orissia
There are 64 sluice gates and 34 crest gates at the Hirakud dam for discharge of excess water, officials said.
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