Sardar Sarovar Dam
A 1,210 m long concrete gravity dam across the Narmada river.
Project at a glance
| Location | Narmada river, Kevadia (Ekta Nagar), Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Owner / agency | Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (Government of Gujarat) |
| Completed / opened | 2017 |
| Sector | Dams and water |
| Type | Concrete gravity dam |
| Length | 1,210 m |
| Maximum height | 163 m above deepest foundation |
| Spillway gates | 30 radial gates (7 of 18.30 × 18.30 m and 23 of 18.30 × 16.76 m) |
Construction technology used
- Concrete gravity dam: its own weight resists the water pressure.
- 30 radial spillway gates in two sizes to pass the design flood.
Key facts
- Dedicated to the nation on 17 September 2017.
Learn the engineering behind it
- Gravity dam forces · Dams and Hydraulic Structures
- Spillways energy dissipators and gates · Dams and Hydraulic Structures
- Types of dams · Dams and Hydraulic Structures
- Parts of a dam · Dams and Hydraulic Structures
Sources
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Author: Indiacon. Last reviewed 24 Oct 2026. Educational summary; not an official project document.