Nizam Sagar Dam Facts | |
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Dam Name | Nizam Sagar Dam |
State Name | Telangana |
Type of dam | Earthen, Masonry |
Built By | The ruler of the State of Hyderabad. |
Nearest City | Banswada |
Impounds | Manjira River |
District Name | Nizamabad |
Catchment Area | 21,694 sq km |
Coordinates | 18.202718, 77.925056 |
Total Storage Capacity | 362.40 Million m3 |
Purpose | Hydroelectric,Irrigation |
Construction began | In 1923 |
Opening date | In 1931 |
Height | 95.72 meters |
Length | 6392.73 meters |
Spillway Gates | 3 |
Type of Spillway Gates | Radial |
Project | Nizam Sagar Project |
Last Updated on : February 14, 2020