Gandhi Sagar dam
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The Gandhi Sagar dam is the first of the four dams built on the Chambal river. It is located in the [[Neemuch]] district of Madhya Pradesh. It is a 64 metre high masonry gravity dam, with a live storage capacity of 6,920 Mm³ and a catchment area of 22,584 km². The dam was completed in the year 1960. The hydro-power station comprises five generating units, four of 23 MW each and one 27 MW capacity. The water released after power generation is utilised for irrigation through Kota Barrage.