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Most Powerful Dam in India
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Value: 1,000 megawatts
Karcham Wangtoo Dam
Dam in Karcham, Himachal Pradesh, India
Karcham Wangtoo Dam is a dam located in Karcham, Himachal Pradesh, 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
- Himachal Pradesh
- City
- Karcham
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in India.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 10,500,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 98 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 178 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 1,000 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 2,011 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 0.88 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Karcham Wangtoo Dam is located in Karcham, Himachal Pradesh, India. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Karcham
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- 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 Karcham Wangtoo Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
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For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Karcham Wangtoo Dam details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Karcham Wangtoo Dam located?
Karcham Wangtoo Dam is located in Karcham, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is Karcham Wangtoo Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Karcham Wangtoo 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 Karcham Wangtoo Dam compared with other dams?
Karcham Wangtoo 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.