Subansari Lower Dam

The 2,000 MW Subansari Lower Dam, is one of the largest hydroelectric power projects in India with a concrete gravity dam and a surface powerhouse, located on the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Extensive instrumentation and monitoring work was executed by Encardio-rite for the dam, head-race tunnel, and slope monitoring. The range of instruments included an inclinometer, piezometer, joint meter, stress meter, strain meter, borehole extensometer, magnetic extensometer, and portable readout units .

Project Details Subansari Lower Dam Location Subansari, Arunachal Pradesh Client National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Consultants Soma Enterprise, Boguchandgesstroy, Soyuzgidrosptsstry Consortium (Dam) Contractors Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) (underground works)