CWC register defines large dams as over 15 meters high

It serves as a compilation of basic information regarding large dams across India, intended to provide data to interested parties for planning purposes.

Who it concerns: The document concerns the Central Water Commission (CWC), State Governments, dam owners, and the general public interested in dam safety and infrastructure data. It lists specific dams in states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and others.

What the document says

• The register defines 'large dams' based on criteria such as height (more than 15 meters) or reservoir capacity, noting that it uses the earlier definition rather than the 2018 modified definition by the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD).
• The data is compiled from information received from State Governments and authorities.
• The register includes state-wise details of dams, including their name, river, type, year of completion, and technical specifications like height, length, and storage capacity.
• The CWC states that the information is not binding on any party and does not confer rights or restrictions.
• The document mentions the Dam Health and Rehabilitation Monitoring Application (DHARMA) as a web-based system for storing dam data and health inspection reports.

Also in the document

• The CWC states it is willing to rectify erroneous information if brought to its notice.
• State Water Resources Departments (WRDs) have been given permissions to allow state Dam Safety Organizations (DSOs) and dam owners to add, delete, or modify their own data in the DHARMA system.
• The register includes a disclaimer that the sole purpose is to provide basic information and is not intended for other uses.