Dibang Dam
The Dibang Dam is a planned concrete gravity dam, located in the Lower Dibang Valley District in Arunachal Pradesh, India. If constructed, it will be India's largest dam and the world's tallest concrete gravity dam, standing 288 metres (945 ft) tall. The Dibang Dam is expected to provide up to 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric power and will also assist with flood control in the Dibang Valley.
| Dibang Multipurpose Project | |
|---|---|
Location of Dibang Multipurpose Project in India | |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 28°20′15″N 95°46′15″E |
| Status | Planned |
| Owner(s) | NHPC Limited |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Concrete gravity |
| Impounds | Dibang River |
| Height | 278 m (912 ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Turbines | 12 x 250 MW Francis-type |
| Installed capacity | 2880 MW |
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