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What height distinction does Tehri Dam hold?
India's TALLEST dam at 260.5 metres — among the top 10 highest dams in the world
On which river is Tehri Dam built?
The Bhagirathi — a headstream of the Ganga
What type of dam is Tehri?
Earth-and-rock-fill embankment dam
In what year was Tehri Dam commissioned?
2006 (final commissioning)
What major social movement opposed Tehri Dam?
The Tehri Dam Andolan led by Sunderlal Bahuguna — concerns about Himalayan seismic zone and submergence of Tehri town
What is the length of Tehri Dam?
575 metres
What capacity does Tehri Pumped Storage have?
1,000 MW (4×250 MW units) — pumped storage adjunct to Tehri Dam
In what year was Tehri PSP commissioned?
2024-2025 (units progressively commissioned)
What unique role does Tehri PSP play?
Stores energy by pumping water back during off-peak hours; major component of India's grid balancing
Tehri PSP first unit synchronisation milestone?
April 23, 2025 — India's first variable-speed PSP
Tehri PSP unit configuration?
4 × 250 MW = 1,000 MW total
What length distinction does Hirakud Dam hold?
India's LONGEST dam (25.79 km total) — also the world's longest earthen dam

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