Overview on the success story of Ghatghar RCC dams

"Roller compacted concrete (RCC) is the key word in dam building industry of today's brave new world. India has also built its first ever RCC dam for the Ghatghar Hydro Electric Project under the Water Resources Department of Government of Maharashtra. The Ghatghar Pumped Storage Scheme comprises of two units of 125 MW each and the use of reversible turbine pumps for two generating units has been done for the first time in India. All three dams had to be built one after another in the increasing order of height and volume of RCC placement. The lessons learned from each earlier dam regarding construction methodology, adequacy of plant and equipment, results of strength obtained proved useful for the next one. This step by step approach has facilitated in increasing the confidence level and the journey towards perfection. Successful completion of three RCC dams in the Ghatghar Project will encourage the adoption of RCC technology in the upcoming new dams in India."