Hydraulics - Engineering

Q1:

Non-over flow double curvature concrete arch, is provided in

A Bhakra dam

B Hirakund dam

C Nagarjuna Sagar dam

D Idukki dam.

ANS:D - Idukki dam.

A non-overflow double curvature concrete arch dam is provided in Idukki dam. Idukki dam is a famous arch dam located in Kerala, India. It is built across the Periyar River in the Idukki district of Kerala. The dam supports a hydroelectric power station which is one of the major power stations in Kerala.