The town's development increased with the construction of the dam.
The construction of the dam began in 2009 and is now complete.
It could be heard for miles before the construction of dams.
After the construction of the dam its area would have been twice this.
The dam construction started in 1947 and lasted four years.
The land was originally bought by the State for the construction of the dam.
According to one source, construction of the dam was begun in August 2008.
The construction of the dam officially started in August 1916.
A special government department was created in 1961 to oversee the construction of the dam.
Several factors delayed construction of the dam during this period.