Question

Give any 3 uses of Hirakud Dam

Answer 1

In India, Hirakud Dam is across the Mahanadi River and is commonly known as the longest dam. This dam has been built to check out the flow of water and is used for agriculture purposes and for generating electricity through water.

Answer 2

The dam helps control floods in the Mahanadi delta and irrigates 75,000 km2(19×106 acres) of land. Hydroelectricity is also generated. The Hirakud Dam regulates 83,400 km2 (20.6×106 acres) of Mahanadi's drainage. The reservoir has a storagecapacity of 5.818 km3 (1.396 cu mi) with gross of 8.136 km3 (1.952 cu mi).