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    Dams of Rajasthan: Salient Features (Set - 5)

    Jan 17, 2014, 16:48 IST

    Some of the dams of Rajasthan are listed in the article. A dam is a barrier that confiscates water or underground streams.

    Some of the dams of Rajasthan are listed in the article. A dam is a barrier that confiscates water or underground streams.

     

    Name of Dam: Butri
    Nearest City: Reodar
    State: Rajasthan
    River Name: Local Nalla
    Basin: West flowing rivers of Kutch and Saurashtra including Luni    
    Type of Dam: Earthen
    Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
    Year of Completion: 1967

    Name of Dam: Chacha Kheri
    Nearest City: Pratapgarh
    District: Pratapgarh
    State: Rajasthan
    River Name: Sivani
    Basin: Ganga    
    Type of Dam: Earthen
    Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
    Year of Completion: 2006

    Name of Dam: Chandelas/ Chandelao
    Nearest City: Abu Road
    State: Rajasthan
    River Name: West Banas
    Basin: West flowing rivers of Kutch and Saurashtra including Luni
    Type of Dam: Earthen
    Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
    Year of Completion: 1980

    Name of Dam: Chandrana    
    Nearest City: Dausa
    District: Dausa
    State: Rajasthan
    River Name: Banganga
    Basin: Ganga
    Type of Dam: Earthen
    Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
    Year of Completion: 1871

    Name of Dam: Chandrabhaga    
    Nearest City: Sahada
    District: Rajsamand
    State: Rajasthan
    River Name: Chandrabhaga    
    Basin: Ganga
    Type of Dam: Earthen
    Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
    Year of Completion: 1958

    Name of Dam: Chandsen/ Chandsen Bheru        
    State: Rajasthan
    Basin: Ganga
    Type of Dam: Earthen
    Purpose of Dam: Irrigation

    Name of Dam: Chaparwara    
    Nearest City: Dudu
    District: Jaipur
    State: Rajasthan
    River Name: Banas/ Local Nala        
    Basin: Ganga
    Type of Dam: Earthen
    Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
    Year of Completion: 1894

    Name of Dam: Chatra Kunta/ Chatrakhuta/ Chatra Kunty    
    Nearest City: Chatra Kunty
    District: Banswara
    State: Rajasthan
    River Name: Local nallah
    Basin: Mahi
    Type of Dam: Earthen
    Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
    Year of Completion: 1985

    Name of Dam: Chauli
    Nearest City: Jhalawar
    District: Jhalawar
    State: Rajasthan
    River Name: Chauli (Chambal)
    Basin: Ganga
    Type of Dam: Earthen
    Purpose of Dam: Irrigation, Drinking / Water Supply
    Year of Completion: 2005

    Name of Dam: Chhapi
    Nearest City: Aklera
    District: Jhalawar
    State: Rajasthan
    River Name: Chhapi
    Basin: Ganga
    Type of Dam: Masonry
    Purpose of Dam: Irrigation
    Year of Completion: 2006

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