Sukhanand Sagar Dam, officially called Kenpuriya Dam, is a
dam
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, a ...
and reservoir complex on the river below Sukhanand Waterfall in
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh (, ; meaning 'central province') is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal, and the largest city is Indore, with Jabalpur, Ujjain, Gwalior, Sagar, and Rewa being the other major cities. Madhya Pradesh is the seco ...
,
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 ...
. Completed in 2012, it is from the town of
Jawad.
Description
The dam is located near the famous ancient temple of
Sukhanand Dham
Sukhanand Dham or Sukhanand ji is located at a distance of about from the city of Jawad, which is more of an ancient rock-cave that is located on the border of the Rajasthan State. This ashram is said to be built by the son of Vedavyasa, known ...
in the Jawad ''
tehsil
A tehsil (, also known as tahsil, taluka, or taluk) is a local unit of administrative division in some countries of South Asia. It is a subdistrict of the area within a district including the designated populated place that serves as its administr ...
'' of
Neemuch district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The dam is constructed from stones and has a cemented waste-ware on the river that flows from Sukhanand Waterfall. It is mainly used for irrigation and water supply. The only access to the dam is via Jawad.
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References
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Dams in Madhya Pradesh
Neemuch district
Dams completed in 2012
2012 establishments in Madhya Pradesh