| Tehri Dam Facts | |
|---|---|
| Dam Name | Tehri Dam |
| State Name | Uttarakhand |
| Type of dam | Embankment, Earthen and Rock-fill |
| Operated by | Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd. |
| Nearest City | New Tehri |
| Impounds | Bhagirathi River |
| District Name | Tehri Garhwal |
| Surface Area | 52 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Lat / Long | 30.377677, 78.477339 |
| Total Storage Capacity | 4.0 km3 |
| Purpose | Multipurpose |
| Construction began | In 1978 |
| Opening date | In 2006 |
| Power Generation Capacity | 1,000 MW |
| Height | 260.5 meters |
| Length | 575 meters |
| Width (crest) | 20 meters |
| Dam Volume Content | 27032 TMC |
| Type of Spillway Gates | Radial |
| Spillway Type | Chute |
| Spillway Gates | 3 |
| Project | Tehri Dam Project |
Last Updated on : December 15, 2015
