Kolab Dam
| Kolab Dam କୋଲାବ ଜଳବନ୍ଧ | |
|---|---|
Kolab Dam in April 2007 | |
| Official name | Upper Kolab Dam |
| Location | 5km from Jeypore, Odisha |
| Coordinates | 18°47′18″N 82°36′01″E / 18.78833°N 82.60028°E |
| Construction began | 1976 |
| Opening date | 1993 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Straight, Masonry, Gravity |
| Impounds | Kolab River |
| Height | 54.50 m (179 ft) |
| Length | 630.50 m (2,068.6 ft) |
| Spillways | 11 |
| Spillway type | Ogee |
| Spillway capacity | 10020 (cumec) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Upper Kolab Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 1,000,000,000 m3 (810,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Catchment area | 1,630 km2 (630 sq mi) |
| Surface area | 100 km2 (39 sq mi) |
| Upper Kolab Power Station | |
| Coordinates | 18°49′54″N 82°35′37″E / 18.83167°N 82.59361°E |
| Operator(s) | OHPC |
| Commission date | 1993 |
| Turbines | 4 x 80 Francis-type |
| Installed capacity | 320 MW |
The Kolab Dam, officially known as the Upper Kolab Dam, is a gravity dam built on the Kolab River near Jeypore in the Koraput district of Odisha, India. Constructed at an altitude of approximately 914.4 metres (3,000 ft) above sea level in the Eastern Ghats, it serves as a multipurpose project providing hydroelectric power, irrigation, and drinking water to southern Odisha. The dam is considered one of the most significant infrastructure achievements in the region due to its strategic location, design, and socio-economic impact.