| Maithon Dam | |
|---|---|
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  Location in Jharkhand | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Dhanbad District, Jharkhand and Paschim Bardhaman District of, West Bengal |
| Coordinates | 23°51′1″N 86°46′40″E / 23.85028°N 86.77778°E |
| Status | Functional |
| Opening date | 1957 |
| Owner(s) | Damodar Valley Corporation |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Barakar River |
| Height | 165 ft (50 m) |
| Length | 15,712 ft (4,789 m) |
| Width (base) | 10.67 metres (35.0 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Maithon Lake |
| Surface area | 65 square kilometres (25 sq mi) |
| Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | Damodar Valley Corporation |
The Maithon Dam is located at Maithon, 48 km from Dhanbad, in the state of Jharkhand India.It is just 24 km from Asansol city and one of the topmost visited place in Asansol region. 15,712 ft (4,789 m) long and 165 ft (50 m) high.[1]
Maithon Dam is 194 km away from Ranchi. It is one of the biggest dams in Jharkhand. This dam is built on the Barakar River. The underground power station present here is the main center of attraction for tourists. Maithon Dam is very famous for its natural beauty as well as religious importance.[2]
This dam was specially designed for flood control and generates 60,000 kW 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).[1]
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- ^ "Maithon Dam is the most famous tourist attraction in Jharkhand. So let us know about the Dam". Prabhat Khabar. Retrieved 19 June 2024.