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Bheemgarh Dam

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The 837th tallest dam in the world

42.7 m · 140 ft

Bheemgarh dam or Bhimgarh, officially the Upper Wainganga (Sanjay Sarovar) Dam, is built across the Wainganga river in Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district of Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The structure is 3,871 m long. The Bhimgarh Sanjay Sarovar Dam is located 43 km away from the Seoni. It is bounded by mountains from all sides. In recent years, the reservoir has failed to fill.

"Photo of Bheemgarh Dam". 12 April 2016. Archived from the original on 21 July 2016. "Photo of Bheemgarh Dam". 20 August 2010. Archived from the original on 21 July 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2017. "Photo of Bheemgarh Dam walkway". 20 August 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2017.

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