Maithon Dam Flood Gates Opened
* Maithon Dam Flood Gates Opened #Maithon #uniquevideos #Maithondam Maithon : 48 km from Dhanbad, Maithon is termed as mother’s abode. It has the biggest reservoir in DVC. Conceived on the lines of Tennessee Valley, USA it has been designed for flood control & generates 60,000 kW of electric power. It is built on the river Barakar. It has its unique underground power station, the first of its kind in South Asia. The lake is spread over an area of 65 km². It is 15,712 ft (4,789 m). long & 165 ft (50 m) high. The dam's mission comprises: flood Control promotion & operation of schemes for irrigation water supply for domestic & industrial use navigation & drainage generation, transmission & distribution of electrical energy. Flood Warning : Before releasing the water from dam's spillway gates, necessary warning is communicated to district authorities, affected downstream industries, municipalities and others including senior administrative o