Bhakra Dam
Bhakra
Dam is built on sutlej river
in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. Its also known as Bhakra Nangal Dam.
The construction of the dam is started by the Lieutenant governor of
Punjab named as Sir Louis Dane in the year of 1948. The dam was
completed in the year of 1963. In the world it is the largest gravity
dam. Govindsagar Reservoir is also created by this dam, which is 3rd
largest reservoir in the country.
It was also a part of Bhakra Nangal Project, which aims of the
project to provide hydro electricity and prevent floods in
Sutluj-Beas. The total length of the dam is 1700 feet and width is 30
feet. In India, it is the second largest dam after Tehri Dam. It is a
charming place and it attracts the tourists so much.
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