This is a list of largest
reservoir
A reservoir (; from French ''réservoir'' ) is an enlarged lake behind a dam. Such a dam may be either artificial, built to store fresh water or it may be a natural formation.
Reservoirs can be created in a number of ways, including contro ...
s in
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
, including all artificial lakes with a capacity greater or equal to . In terms of number of dams, India ranks third after
China
China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, slightly ahead of India. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and ...
, and
USA
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. However per capita storage in India is only 225 cubic metres, which is far less compared to China(1,200 cubic metres),” Currently there are 7,216 completed large dams and 447 are under construction.
In India most of the dams are maintained by the
State Governments
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while there are a few other organizations, namely,
Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB),
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and
National Hydro Electric Power Corporation (NHPC) who also now own and operate
dams
A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, ...
.
List
See also
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List of dams and reservoirs in India
This page shows the state-wise list of dams and reservoirs in India. As of July, 2019, total number of large dams in India is 5,334. About 447 large dams are under construction in India. In terms of number of dams, India ranks third after China and ...
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List of reservoirs by volume
The classification of a reservoir by volume is not as straightforward as it may seem. As the name implies, water is held in reserve by a reservoir so it can serve a purpose. For example, in Thailand, reservoirs tend to store water from the wet sea ...
External links
National Register of Large Dam -2019
References
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Reservoirs, largest
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the so ...
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Indian superlatives