Tehri Dam: A Majestic Engineering Marvel in Uttarakhand

The Tehri Dam, one of the largest hydroelectric projects in India, is a gravity-type dam on the Bhagirathi River. It was completed in 2006 and serves multiple purposes including power generation, flood control, and irrigation. The dam has a capacity to generate up to 1020 MW of electricity and spans an impressive 369 meters in height, making it a significant engineering feat.