Dams of Rajasthan: Salient Features (Set - 5)

Jan 17, 2014, 16:48 IST

Some of the dams of Rajasthan are listed in the article. A dam is a barrier that confiscates water or underground streams.

Some of the dams of Rajasthan are listed in the article. A dam is a barrier that confiscates water or underground streams.

 

Name of Dam: Butri
Nearest City: Reodar
State: Rajasthan
River Name: Local Nalla
Basin: West flowing rivers of Kutch and Saurashtra including Luni    
Type of Dam: Earthen
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
Year of Completion: 1967

Name of Dam: Chacha Kheri
Nearest City: Pratapgarh
District: Pratapgarh
State: Rajasthan
River Name: Sivani
Basin: Ganga    
Type of Dam: Earthen
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
Year of Completion: 2006

Name of Dam: Chandelas/ Chandelao
Nearest City: Abu Road
State: Rajasthan
River Name: West Banas
Basin: West flowing rivers of Kutch and Saurashtra including Luni
Type of Dam: Earthen
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
Year of Completion: 1980

Name of Dam: Chandrana    
Nearest City: Dausa
District: Dausa
State: Rajasthan
River Name: Banganga
Basin: Ganga
Type of Dam: Earthen
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
Year of Completion: 1871

Name of Dam: Chandrabhaga    
Nearest City: Sahada
District: Rajsamand
State: Rajasthan
River Name: Chandrabhaga    
Basin: Ganga
Type of Dam: Earthen
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
Year of Completion: 1958

Name of Dam: Chandsen/ Chandsen Bheru        
State: Rajasthan
Basin: Ganga
Type of Dam: Earthen
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation

Name of Dam: Chaparwara    
Nearest City: Dudu
District: Jaipur
State: Rajasthan
River Name: Banas/ Local Nala        
Basin: Ganga
Type of Dam: Earthen
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
Year of Completion: 1894

Name of Dam: Chatra Kunta/ Chatrakhuta/ Chatra Kunty    
Nearest City: Chatra Kunty
District: Banswara
State: Rajasthan
River Name: Local nallah
Basin: Mahi
Type of Dam: Earthen
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
Year of Completion: 1985

Name of Dam: Chauli
Nearest City: Jhalawar
District: Jhalawar
State: Rajasthan
River Name: Chauli (Chambal)
Basin: Ganga
Type of Dam: Earthen
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation, Drinking / Water Supply
Year of Completion: 2005

Name of Dam: Chhapi
Nearest City: Aklera
District: Jhalawar
State: Rajasthan
River Name: Chhapi
Basin: Ganga
Type of Dam: Masonry
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
Year of Completion: 2006

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