Swamirara 10 Longest Dams In India - Google Docs | Page 10
Specifications of the Srisailam Dam:
● Length of the dam is 1680 feet (512 metres)
● Height of the dam is 476 feet (145 meters)
● Type of the dam is Concrete and Gravity type
● Water Reservoir capacity of the dam is 216 Tmcft
● The installed capacity of the power generation plant near the dam is 1670
Megawatt power
10. Idukki Dam :
The Idukki dam was constructed across the river Periyar in a narrow valley
between granite hills, Kuravathi and Kuravan in the state of Kerala. The
construction of the dam began in the year 1969 and got completed in 1973.
Idukki dam is one of the highest arch dams in the Asia. The dam water is utilized
for the purpose of irrigational facilities and for power generation. The dam also
attracts tourists for its attractive waterfalls.
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