Krishna Raja Sagara Dam Facts | |
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Dam Name | Krishna Raja Sagara Dam |
State Name | Karnataka |
Type of dam | Gravity dam of size stone masonry |
Name of Taluk | Srirangapatna |
Impounds | Kaveri River |
District Name | Mandya |
Catchment Area | 10,619 km2 |
Lat / Long | 12.416190, 76.573857 |
Total Storage Capacity | 49 billion ft3 |
Purpose | Irrigation and Water Supply |
Power Generation Capacity | N.A. |
Construction began | In 1925 |
Opening date | In 1932 |
Height | 130 ft |
Length | 8600 ft |
Spillway Gates | 18 |
Project | Krishnarajasagara Reservoir Project |
Creates | Krishna Raja Sagara |
Last Updated on : 14 February 2020