Maithon Dam
View of Maithon dam!! The Maithon Dam is located at Maithon, 48 km from Dhanbad , in the state of Jharkhand. This dam was specially designed for flood control and generates 60,000 kW of electric power. This Dam has been a Source of Electricity and water for a large area, and seems to be accomplishing its job on its own very well till date. Not that there were hurdles, regardless of these huddles, this dam has been able to provide electricity to a large area in Jharkhand and West Bengal. This operation is run by DVC [Damodar valley corporation] , which was set up with the intent of promoting and operating the schemes which may cause social and economic uplift in the valley region. The difficult but effective water management by the corporation has turned the devastating river Damodar from a "River of Sorrow" to a "River of opportunities". Country India Location Dhanbad Distric...