| Bansagar Dam Facts | |
|---|---|
| Dam Name | Bansagar Dam |
| State Name | Madhya Pradesh |
| Type of dam | Earthen and Masonry |
| Operated by | Water Resources Department of Madhya Pradesh |
| Nearest Town | Amarpatan |
| Impounds | Sone River |
| District Name | Shahdol |
| Catchment Area | 18648 km2 |
| Lat / Long | 24.191628, 81.287403 |
| Total Storage Capacity | Irrigation and Electric Power Generation |
| Purpose | Idukki |
| Construction began | May 14, 1978 |
| Opening date | Sept 25, 2006 |
| Height | 67 meters |
| Length | 1020 meters |
| Power Generation Capacity | 425MW |
| Spillway Type | Ogee |
| Spillway Gates | 18 |
| Type of Spillway Gates | Radial |
| Creates | Bansagar Reservoir |
| Project | Multipurpose River Valley Project |
Last Updated on : October 14, 2025
