Maithon - The First Underground Power Station in South East Asia

[DibyayanC]

The Maithon Dam is located at Maithon, 48 km from Dhanbad, in the state of Jharkhand India. It is 15,712 ft (4,789 m) long and 165 ft (50 m) high.

This dam was specially designed for flood control and generates 60 MW of electric power. There is an underground power station, the first of its kind in the whole of South East Asia. The dam is constructed on the Barakar River. The lake is spread over 65 square kilometres (25 sq mi).

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[Tandrima2]

Very good post @DibyayanC

Photos are also very good. I have not got the opportunity to see any dam. Hope to see in the future.

[DibyayanC]

Hi @Tandrima2

Thank you

Just searched on Bard (Google AI) about the nearest dam to Krishnanagar (your hometown) and I got these results:

Cheers

[Tandrima2]

Thank you @DibyayanC searching dam for me