| Rihand Dam Facts | |
|---|---|
| Dam Name | Rihand Dam |
| Known as also | Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Reservoir |
| State Name | Uttar Pradesh |
| Type of dam | Concrete Gravity |
| Operated by | National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. |
| Nearest Town | Pipari |
| Impounds | Rihand River |
| District Name | Sonbhadra |
| Catchment Area | 5,148 km2 (1,988 sq mi) |
| Lat / Long | 24.202686, 83.008163 |
| Total Storage Capacity | 10.6 billion m3 |
| Purpose | Irrigation, Flood Control and Electric Power Generation |
| Construction began | In 1954 |
| Opening date | In 1962 |
| Power Generation Capacity | 300 MW |
| Height | 91.44 meters |
| Length | 934.21 meters |
| Type of Spillway Gates | Tainter |
| Spillway Type | Ogee |
| Spillway Gates | 13 |
| Project | Rihand Dam Project |
Last Updated on : October 14, 2025
