| Panchet Dam Facts | |
|---|---|
| Dam Name | Panchet Dam |
| State Name | Jharkhand |
| Type of dam | Earthen / Concrete Gravity |
| Operated by | Damodar Valley Corporation Limited |
| Nearest City | Asansol |
| Impounds | Damodar River |
| District Name | Dhanbad district |
| Catchment Area | 10,961 km2 |
| Lat / Long | 23.684982, 86.744892 |
| Total Storage Capacity | 1307 million m3 |
| Purpose | Hydroelectric Power Generation |
| Power Generation Capacity | 2x40 MW |
| Construction began | In 1952 |
| Opening date | In 1959 |
| Height | 45 meters |
| Length | 6,777 meters |
| Width (base) | 10.67 metres |
| Spillway Gates | Concrete |
| Project | Panchet Dam and the Damodar Valley Project |
| Creates | Panchet Reservoir |
Last Updated on : October 14, 2025
