The tallest dam in India - Tehri Dam
It is located on the Bhagirathi River in Tehri, Uttarakhand
. It is also known as Tehri Dam and Tehri Hydroelectric Project.
The height of Tehri Dam is 260.5 meters.
It is the eighth tallest dam in the world.
Tehri Dam is one of the largest hydroelectric projects in India.
It generates 1000 MW of electricity.
The dam is used for irrigation and drinking water supply in the vicinity.
Tehri Dam's lake is one of the largest artificial lakes in Asia.
It is spread over an area of 42 square kilometers
