Dams of Rajasthan: Salient Features (Set - 8)

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

Name of Dam: Gopalpura
Nearest City: Kishanganj
District: Baran    
State: Rajasthan
River Name: Chambal/ Kul
Basin: Ganga
Type of Dam: Earthen + Gravity
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
Year of Completion: 1980

Name of Dam: Godana
Nearest City: Sumerpur
State: Rajasthan
River Name: Khari
Basin: West flowing rivers of Kutch and Saurashtra including Luni    
Type of Dam: Earthen
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
Year of Completion: 1965

Name of Dam: Girwar/ Giriwar
Nearest City: Abu Road/ Bilara
State: Rajasthan
River Name: West Banas
Basin: West flowing rivers of Kutch and Saurashtra including Luni    
Type of Dam: Earthen + Gravity
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
Year of Completion: 1977

Name of Dam: Giroliya
State: Rajasthan
River Name: Luni & WFR
Basin: West flowing rivers of Kutch and Saurashtra including Luni    
Type of Dam: Earthen + Gravity
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation

Name of Dam: Girinanda
Nearest City: Raipur/ Khari
State: Rajasthan
River Name: Luni
Basin: West flowing rivers of Kutch and Saurashtra including Luni    
Type of Dam: Earthen
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
Year of Completion: 1959

Name of Dam: Gararda
Nearest City: Bundi
District: Bundi
State: Rajasthan
River Name: Gararda
Basin: Ganga
Type of Dam: Earthen
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation