Tungabhadra Dam is considered as the biggest dam in Karnataka. This multi-purpose dam is built across Tungabhadra River in Hospet. The dam which has 33 gates provides water for irrigation, drinking water and is also used for electricity generation.
Which is the second largest dam in Karnataka?
List with specifications
| Dam/Reservoir | River | Storage capacity (tmcft) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhadra Dam | Bhadra | 71.50 |
| Tungabhadra Dam | Tungabhadra | 132.47 |
| Hemavathi Reservoir | Hemavathi | 35.76 |
| Kabini Reservoir | Kabini | 19.52 |
Which is the smallest dam in Karnataka?
¨ The unique features of the Malaprabha Dam is that it is the shortest dam in Karnataka and being situated in an narrow deep gorge with little scope for river diversion during construction. The deep gorge is also known as Peacock gorge. The length of the dam is 154.53 mtrs.
Which is first dam in Karnataka?
Vani Vilasa Sagara is the oldest dam in the state.
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| Vani Vilasa Sagara | |
|---|---|
| Vani Vilasa Sagara Dam in Chitradurga district, Karnataka | |
| Location | Chitradurga district, Karnataka |
Which is the largest dam in India?
Large Dam
| # | Name | River |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tehri Dam | Bhagirathi |
| 2 | Lakhwar Dam | Yamuna |
| 3 | Idukki (Eb)/Idukki Arch Dam | Periyar |
| 4 | Bhakra Dam | Satluj |
Which is the deepest river in Karnataka?
Kali River (Karnataka)
| Kali River | |
|---|---|
| • location | Joida taluk |
| Mouth | |
| • location | Arabian Sea, India |
| Length | 265 km (165 mi) |
Which is the first dam in India?
| Kallanai Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 100 BC – 100 AD |
How many rivers are in Karnataka?
There are seven river systems in Karnataka which with their tributaries, drain the state – Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, North Pennar, South Pennar, Palar & West Flowing Rivers. Rivers are integral part of agriculture, a source of hydropower and used for transportation in certain areas.
What is the largest dam?
At 1.4 miles wide (2.3 kilometers) and 630 feet (192 meters) high, Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world, according to International Water Power & Dam Construction magazine. Three Gorges impounds the Yangtze River about 1,000 miles (1,610 km) west of Shanghai.
Where is Dharma Dam in Karnataka?
Mundgod: The Dharma reservoir near Malagi in Mundgod taluk has reached the maximum storage level and on Sunday, the water began flowing towards the fields in Hangal taluk.
Which is the oldest dam in the world?
The Quatinah Barrage or Lake Homs Dam, located in Syria, is the oldest operational dam in the world. The dam was constructed during the reign of the Egyptian Pharaoh Sethi between 1319-1304 BC, and was expanded during the Roman period and between 1934 and 1938.
What is the official name of Mettur Dam?
Stanley Reservoir
It was constructed in 1934 and took 9 years to complete. Maximum height and width of the Dam are 214 and 171 feet respectively. Maximum storage height is 120 feet. Mettur Dam receives the water from both Kabini Dam and Krishna Raja Sagara Dam located in Karnataka.
Who built Kabini dam?
The kabini dam is built on the River Kapila in the district of Mysore. The dam is 696 meters in length and was built in 1974. The exact location of the dam is near village Beechanahally, in Taluk Heggadadevanakote.
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| Kabini dam | |
|---|---|
| Impounds | Kapila River River |
| Height | 166 ft. above River Bed Level |
| Length | 12,927 ft. |
Which is the most dangerous dam in India?
List of 6 Highest Dams in India
- Tehri Dam.
- Bhakra Nangal Dam.
- Sardar Sarovar Dam.
- Hirakud Dam.
- Nagarjuna Sagar Dam.
- Idukki Arch Dam.
Which state has highest dams in India?
Dams of India. Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of such structures whereas Karnataka comes a distant second.
Which state has most dams in India?
MAHARASHTRA remains, BY FAR, the state with highest number of large dams in India as the latest edition of NRLD, with total of 2354 dams, including 2069 completed and 285 under construction Large Dams.