| Hirakud Dam Facts | |
|---|---|
| Dam Name | Hirakud Dam |
| State Name | Odisha |
| Type of dam | Composite Dam and Reservoir |
| Operated by | Orissa Hydro Power Corporation Ltd. |
| Nearest City | Sambalpur |
| Impounds | Mahanadi River |
| District Name | Sambalpur |
| Catchment Area | 83,400 km2 (32,201 sq mi) |
| Lat / Long | 21.533954, 83.875125 |
| Total Storage Capacity | 5,896,000,000 m3 |
| Purpose | Multipurpose |
| Construction began | In 1948 |
| Opening date | In 1957 |
| Power Generation Capacity | 347.5 MW |
| Height | 60.96 meters |
| Length | 4.8 km |
| Spillway Type | Ogee |
| Type of Spillway Gates | Radial |
| Spillway Gates | 34 |
| Project | Hirakud Dam Project |
Last Updated on : October 14, 2025
