| Gandhi Sagar Dam Facts | |
|---|---|
| Dam Name | Gandhi Sagar Dam |
| Official Name | Bhadra |
| State Name | Madhya Pradesh |
| Type of dam | Gravity and Masonry |
| Operated by | Water Resources Department and Madhya Pradesh Power Corporation |
| Nearest City | Kota, Rajasthan |
| Impounds | Chambal River |
| District Name | Mandsaur |
| Catchment Area | 22,584 km2 (8,720 sq mi) |
| Lat / Long | 24.700171, 75.552764 |
| Total Storage Capacity | 7.322 billion m3 |
| Purpose | Hydroelectric Power Generating, Irrigation and fishing |
| Construction began | In 1954 |
| Opening date | In 1970 |
| Height | 62 meters |
| Length | 514 meters |
| Power Generation Capacity | 142 MW |
| Spillway Gates | 10 |
| Spillway Type | Ogee |
| Project | Chambal Valley Project |
Last Updated on : October 14, 2025
