Kalyani Dam

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Kalyani Dam
Kalyani Dam is located in Andhra Pradesh
Kalyani Dam
Location of Kalyani Dam in Andhra Pradesh
Official nameKalyani Dam
CountryIndia
LocationTirupati, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates13°39′27.5″N 79°16′9.4″E / 13.657639°N 79.269278°E / 13.657639; 79.269278Coordinates: 13°39′27.5″N 79°16′9.4″E / 13.657639°N 79.269278°E / 13.657639; 79.269278
PurposeIrrigation & Water supply
Owner(s)Government of Andhra Pradesh
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity dam
ImpoundsSwarnamukhi River
Reservoir
Catchment area48.56 km2 (18.75 sq mi)

The Kalyani Dam is a gravity dam constructed across the Swarnamukhi river at Tirupati city in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, India. This dam is one of the major sources of water supply for Tirupati city and its catchment areas. Once filled, the dam can cater to the water needs of Tirupati for at least two years. [1]

History[]

The dam was constructed in the year 1977. [1]

Location[]

The dam was constructed across Swarnamukhi River [1] with 25 million cubic meters storage capacity between hills which are part of Seshachalam Hill ranges. [2]

Data[]

  • Catchment area: 48.56 km2 (18.75 sq mi)
  • Location of dam: Tirupati, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh
  • Full Reservoir Level: 274.31 metres (900 ft) msl

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Two spillway gates of Kalyani Dam lifted". Retrieved 23 November 2015.
  2. ^ "Kalyani Dam D03636". Retrieved 23 November 2015.
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