Pandoh Dam Latest News
The release of silt-laden water from Pandoh Dam into the Sutlej river, instead of the Beas, by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has drawn the ire of the Punjab Government.
About Pandoh Dam
- It is an embankment dam constructed on the Beas River in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.
- It is located at a distance of 10 km from Manali.
- Under the Beas Project, the dam was completed in the year 1977, and it was built with the primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation.Â
- It is a concrete gravity dam, around 76 meters high and about 492 meters long.
- Being a part of a run-of-the-river power design, this dam diverts the water of the Beas River through 38 km long canals and tunnels to generate power at the Dehar Power House before being discharged into the Sutlej River.Â
- The powerhouse has an installed capacity of 990 MW.
- The dam has also created the Pandoh Lake, a popular tourist spot located 19 km upstream from the town of Mandi.
- The dam is under the Bhakra Beas Management Board.
- The road that goes over the dam is NH 21.
Source: TRIBI
Pandoh Dam FAQs
Q1: Where is Pandoh Dam located?
Ans: It is constructed on the Beas River in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.
Q2: What type of dam is Pandoh Dam?
Ans: Pandoh Dam is a concrete gravity dam.
Q3: When was Pandoh Dam completed?
Ans: The dam was completed in the year 1977.
Q4: What is the primary purpose of Pandoh Dam?
Ans: Its primary purpose is hydroelectric power generation.
Q5: At which powerhouse is electricity generated from Pandoh Dam waters?
Ans: Electricity is generated at the Dehar Power House.
