Koldam Dam

Koldam Dam is an 800 MW hydroelectric power project on the Sutlej River, located near Barmana in Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh. Constructed by NTPC Limited, this 167-meter high rockfill dam creates a reservoir surrounded by rocky mountains. The dam serves primarily for power generation and has become a scenic tourist attraction along the Chandigarh-Manali Highway.

Visitors can view the impressive 167-meter high rockfill dam structure and the reservoir formed on the Sutlej River. The area offers panoramic views of the surrounding rocky mountains and natural landscape. Public viewing areas provide vantage points to observe the dam and backwaters. The site features peaceful waterside surroundings suitable for photography and sightseeing.

The Koldam Hydro Project was taken over by NTPC in 2000. The foundation stone was laid on June 5, 2000, by the Prime Minister. Main construction began on January 14, 2004. The dam became operational with first reservoir impounding completed in June 2015. It is NTPC's first hydroelectric power project with an installed capacity of 800 MW (4x200 MW).