Nathpa Jhakri Dam Facts | |
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Dam Name | Nathpa Jhakri Dam |
State Name | Himachal Pradesh |
Type of dam | Concrete gravity |
Nearest City | Nichar |
Impounds | Satluj River |
District Name | Kinnaur |
Surface Area | 234.5 m (769 ft) |
Lat / Long | 31.564440, 77.979993 |
Total Capacity | 3,430,000,000 m3 |
Purpose | Hydroelectric Power Production |
Construction began | In 1993 |
Opening date | In 2004 |
Height | 62.5 meters |
Length | 185 meters |
Spillway Gates | 4 |
Type of Spillway Gates | Radial |
Project | Nathpa Jhakri Hydroelectric Project |
Last Updated on : February 14, 2020