We all have often heard of dams. It is used for irrigation, hydropower and flood control. Apart from this, after the construction of the dam, this place has also become attractive for tourists. The state government also gets its benefit. There are many such shutdowns in our India which were very much discussed. A crowd of tourists is seen here throughout the year. So in today's article, we will tell you about the highest dam in India. We will also tell you which river it is built. Let's know in detail ...

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In competitive examinations, it is asked which is the highest dam in India? So the answer is that India's highest dam is located in Uttarakhand. It is known as Tehri Dam. It is not only India but also the 8th highest dam in the world. Its height is 260 meters, which is 575 meters long and 20 meters wide.

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Let us tell you that this dam is spread over an area of ​​52 square kilometers. The world's most important hydroelectric project is located here. Thousands of megawatt electricity is produced here. It was built in the year 1978. It was inaugurated in the year 2006. People also know it as Swami Ramatirtha Dam. In fact, it has been constructed on the Bhagirath and Bhilana rivers so that the affected areas can be saved from being ruined due to floods during the rainy season.

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