🚧 Hirakud Dam

India · Asia · 21.53°N, 83.87°E

Hirakud Dam is a composite earthen dam built across the Mahanadi River, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Sambalpur, in the state of Odisha, in India. It is the longest earthen dam in the world. Behind the dam extends a 55 km (34 mi) long lake, the Hirakud Reservoir. It is one of the first major multipurpose river valley projects started after India's independence.

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Country	India
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	21.53°N, 83.87°E · view on map

Hirakud Dam is located in India, in Asia.

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