The Hirakud Dam is a major multipurpose dam built across the Mahanadi River in Odisha, India It is one of the longest dams in the world and the first multipurpose river valley project in India post-independence Location: Sambalpur, Odisha, India Length: 25.8 km (including dykes) Height: 60.96 meters (200 feet) Construction: Completed in 1957 Reservoir: Known as Hirakud Reservoir, it is one of the largest artificial lakes in Asia, with a storage capacity of about 5.818 billion cubic meters Flood Control: It helps prevent flooding in the Mahanadi delta, safeguarding nearby areas Irrigation: Provides irrigation to over 7,500 sq km of farmland Hydropower Generation: Houses two powerhouses that generate over 307.5 MW of electricity Spillway: The dam has 98 gates (64 sluice and 34 crest gates) to regulate water flow Engineering Feat: It stretches for about 4.8 km across the river and has earthen dykes extending for 21 km on both sides, making its total length 25.8 km Jawahar Minar : Offers a panoramic view of the dam and its reservoir The Hirakud Dam is a symbol of India’s post-independence drive toward infrastructure development and is a significant contributor to the region’s economy and agriculture Tag your friends and plan a trip to Sambalpur❤️❤️ by _pratik_25__

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The Hirakud Dam is a major multipurpose dam built across the Mahanadi River in Odisha, India It is one

of the longest dams in the world and the first multipurpose river valley project in India post-independence Location: Sambalpur,

Odisha, India Length: 25.8 km (including dykes) Height: 60.96 meters (200 feet) Construction: Completed in 1957 Reservoir: Known as Hirakud Reservoir, it

is one of the largest artificial lakes in Asia, with a storage capacity of about 5.818 billion cubic

meters Flood Control: It helps prevent flooding in the Mahanadi delta, safeguarding nearby areas Irrigation: Provides irrigation to over 7,500

sq km of farmland Hydropower Generation: Houses two powerhouses that generate over 307.5 MW of electricity Spillway: The dam has 98

gates (64 sluice and 34 crest gates) to regulate water flow Engineering Feat: It stretches for about 4.8 km

across the river and has earthen dykes extending for 21 km on both sides, making its total length

25.8 km Jawahar Minar : Offers a panoramic view of the dam and its reservoir The Hirakud Dam is a

symbol of India’s post-independence drive toward infrastructure development and is a significant contributor to the region’s economy and

agriculture Tag your friends and plan a trip to Sambalpur❤️❤️ by _pratik_25__