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Ukai Dam

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Overview

The Ukai dam (1964) is on the Tapi in Gujarat.

It is on the Tapi in Tapi district and was completed in 1972.

Its reservoir, the Vallabh Sagar, is the largest in Gujarat.

It provides water for irrigation in south Gujarat and power, and protects Surat from floods.

The Kakrapar weir downstream feeds canals of the right and left banks.

The 2006 Surat floods were linked to heavy releases from the dam after extreme rain.

It is one of the largest dams by storage in Gujarat after Sardar Sarovar.

Hydropower is also generated at the dam.

Geography and key facts

  • Tapi, Gujarat
  • 1964
  • Tapi river
  • Vallabh Sagar
  • Protects Surat

Why it matters for UPSC

Asked in a 2010 dam pairs question.

Note for UPSC

Tapi, Gujarat.

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Key facts

Type
Dam / reservoir
State / UT
Gujarat
Basin
Tapi
River
Tapi
Coordinates
21.248°N, 73.589°E
Asked in Prelims
1 question · 2010

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