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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

1226 - Hirakud dam



Hirakud dam of Sambalpur, India, is the longest earthen dam of the world. It is a complex structure built across the river Mahanadi and was formed for the purpose of irrigation and flood control. It is about 26km length,bordered by earthen dykes .The dam also produces hydro electricity. It is situated about 15 km from sambalpur across the river Mahanadi.

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