Bhakra Dam, Gravity dam in Bilaspur, India
The Bhakra Dam, reaching 225 meters in height and stretching 520 meters across the Sutlej River, stands among the highest concrete structures in India.
Construction of the Bhakra Dam commenced in 1948, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru pouring the first concrete into the riverbed in November 1955.
The structure transformed the agricultural landscape of northwestern India by providing irrigation to 10 million acres across Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan states.
The dam generates 1325 megawatts of hydroelectric power through ten generators, supplying electricity to Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Delhi regions.
The Gobind Sagar reservoir created by the dam supports commercial fishing operations while maintaining populations of regional fish species.
Location: Bilaspur district
Inception: 1948
Height: 225.55 m
Length: 520 m
Website: https://bbmb.gov.in/bhakra.htm
Operator: Bhakra Beas Management Board
Website: https://bbmb.gov.in/bhakra.htm
GPS coordinates: 31.41083,76.43333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:04
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