Dams of Himachal Pradesh: Salient features Set 1

Some of the Dams of Himachal Pradesh are mentioned below. Water is the most vital natural resource next to air and the most significant input for all human development activities.

Name of Dam: Baira Siul    
Nearest City: Chamba
District: Chamba
State: Himachal Pradesh
River Name: Ravi
Basin: Indus up to International Border
Type of Dam: Rockfill    
Purpose of Dam: Hydroelectric
Year of Completion: 1981

Name of Dam: Bassi
State: Himachal Pradesh
River Name: Ravi
Basin: Indus up to International Border
Type of Dam: Masonry + Concrete    
Purpose of Dam: Hydroelectric, Irrigation
Year of Completion: 1970

Name of Dam: Bhakra    
Nearest City: Nangal
State: Himachal Pradesh
River Name: Ravi
Basin: Indus up to International Border
Type of Dam: Masonry    
Purpose of Dam: Multi-Purpose, Irrigation, Hydroelectric
Year of Completion: 1963

Name of Dam: Chemera I    
Nearest City: Banikhet
District: Chamba
State: Himachal Pradesh
River Name: Ravi
Basin: Indus up to International Border
Type of Dam: Masonry    
Purpose of Dam: Hydroelectric
Year of Completion: 1994

Name of Dam: Chemera II    
Nearest City: Chamba
District: Chamba
State: Himachal Pradesh
River Name: Ravi
Basin: Indus up to International Border
Type of Dam: Masonry    
Purpose of Dam: Hydroelectric
Year of Completion: 2003

Name of Dam: Chemera III    
Nearest City: Chamba
District: Chamba
State: Himachal Pradesh
River Name: Ravi
Basin: Indus up to International Border
Type of Dam: Masonry    
Purpose of Dam: Hydroelectric

Name of Dam: Karcham (Jaypee)    
Nearest City: Rekong Peo
District: Kinnaur
State: Himachal Pradesh
River Name: Ravi
Basin: Indus up to International Border
Type of Dam: Earthen + Gravity    
Purpose of Dam: Water Storage