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 |
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| 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) |