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Chamera Dam | hydroelectric power station/plant

India / Himachal Pradesh / Dalhousie /
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The Chamera Dam is built over the river Ravi and supports the hydroelectricity project in the region. The reservoir of the dam is the Chamera Lake and is a hub of various water sports near the city of Dalhousie.

The dam generates 540 MW of electricity. The second phase, which is under construction, is expected to generate a further 300 MW of power.

The Chamera Lake is the artificial reservoir formed after the dam was constructed.

The unique feature of the region is the fluctuating day and night temperature. During the day the temperature rises upto 35ºC and drops to a minimum of 18ºC to 20ºC at night.

The water level in the Chamera Lake rises to a maximum of 763 meters while the minimum water level is 747 meters.
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Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamera_Dam
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Coordinates:   32°35'49"N   75°59'8"E

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  • kring
    a great dam
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