#8
Largest Reservoir Capacity Dam in India
Sorted by Reservoir Capacity
Value: 8,136,000,000 m³
Hirakud Dam
Dam in Sambalpur, Odisha, India
Hirakud Dam is a dam located in Sambalpur, Odisha, India. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length, to help users compare it with other dams in India.
Page overview
- Country
- India
- State
- Odisha
- City
- Sambalpur
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in India.
#5
Longest Dam in India
Sorted by Dam Length
Value: 4,800 meters
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 8,136,000,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 60.96 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 4,800 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 347.5 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 1,957 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 743 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Hirakud Dam is located in Sambalpur, Odisha, India. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Sambalpur
- State
- Odisha
- Country
- India
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in India using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Hirakud Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
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Sources
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hirakud Dam located?
Hirakud Dam is located in Sambalpur, Odisha, India.
What is Hirakud Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Hirakud Dam is listed as a dam in India. This page highlights key metrics such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length to help compare it with other dams.
How is Hirakud Dam compared with other dams?
Hirakud Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in India. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.