Important Dams in Odisha
1. Hirakud Dam- Hirakud Dam is the longest major earthen dam in Asia, built across the Mahanadi River in Sambalpur district.
2. Jalaput Dam- Jalaput hydroelectric dam is built on the Machkund River at the borderline between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
3. Mandira Dam- Mandira Dam is built across the Sankha River near Kansbahal in Sundergarh district, located at a distance of about 25 kilometers from Rourkela.
4. Patora Dam- Patora dam is constructed across Jonk River and one of the famous location in Nuapada district along with nearby places Nrusinghanath Temple, Harishankar Temple and Bull Yogeswar temple.
5. Rengali Dam- Rengali dam is constructed across Brahmani River and power station is situated near the village of Rengali of Talcher in Angul district. This multi-purpose dam has the second largest reservoir in Odisha and the project was built for irrigation, power, barrage and canal system.