Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam is a dam across the Mahi River. It is situated 16 kilometres from Banswara town in Banswara district Rajasthan, India. The dam was constructed between 1972 and 1983 for the purposes of hydroelectric power generation and water supply. It is the longest dam and second largest dam in Rajasthan. It is named after Jamnalal Bajaj. It is the biggest multipurpose project for tribal area of Rajasthan.

Power Plant

The dam has an installed capacity of 140 MW.

Stage Unit Number Installed Capacity (MW) Date of Commissioning Status 1 1 25 1986 January Operational 1 2 25 1986 February Operational 2 1 45 1989 February Operational 2 2 45 1989 September Operational

See also

Kadana Dam – located downstream

References