Maithon Dam
Maithon Dam Key Facts
Dam/Reservoir
Barakar River
Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
Maithon Dam Overview
The Maithon Dam is located near Maithon in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, India. The dam is constructed on the Barakar River and is specially designed for flood control and generates 60,000 kW of electric power. The Maithon dam itself is located on a picturesque landscape amidst a beautiful lake and beautiful green forests. You could avail boating with friends and family on the lake. Apart from that you could even enjoy a walk in the beautiful green forests around the lake. Watching the sun rise and sunset is delightful for tourists, which you must not miss when you are in Maithon. Dam is located at approx 46km from Dhanbad, 193km from state capital Ranchi.
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