Dams of Uttarakhand: Salient Features (Set-2)

The list shows the Salient Features of Dams of Uttarakhand. Water management without resources dilapidation is vital to meet food and fiber requirement of India’s ever escalating population.

Name of Dam: Haripura Dam    
Nearest City: Nainital
State: Uttarakhand    
River Name: Bhakra
Basin: Ganga
Type of dam: Earthen
Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
Year of Completion: 1975

Name of Dam: Ichari Dam
Nearest City: Dehradun
State: Uttarakhand    
River Name: Tons    
Basin: Ganga
Type of dam: Concrete
Purpose of Dam: Hydroelectric,Irrigation    
Year of Completion: 1972

Name of Dam: Karmoli Dam    
Nearest City: Rishikesh
State: Uttarakhand    
River Name: Jadh Ganga
Basin: Ganga
Type of dam: Concrete
Purpose of Dam: Multi-Purpose,Hydroelectric

Name of Dam: Kishau Dam Project
Nearest City: Dehardun
State: Uttarakhand    
River Name: Tons
Basin: Ganga
Type of dam: Concrete
Purpose of Dam: Multi-Purpose,Irrigation,Hydroelectric

Name of Dam: Koteshwar
Nearest City: Tehri Garhwal
State: Uttarakhand    
River Name: Bhagirathi
Basin: Ganga
Type of dam: Concrete
Purpose of Dam: Multi-Purpose,Hydroelectric

Name of Dam: Lakhwar
Nearest City: Dehradun
State: Uttarakhand    
River Name: Yamuna
Basin: Ganga
Type of dam: Earthen + Gravity
Purpose of Dam: Multi-Purpose,Irrigation,Hydroelectric

Name of Dam: Maleri Jelam
Nearest City: Rishikesh
State: Uttarakhand    
River Name: Dhauli ganga
Basin: Ganga
Type of dam: Concrete
Purpose of Dam: Multi-Purpose