Tungabhadra Dam Facts | |
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Dam Name | Tungabhadra Dam |
State Name | Karnataka |
Type of dam | Earthen, Masonry and Composite |
Build By | Karnataka Power Corporation Limited |
Nearest Town | Hospet |
Impounds | Tungabhadra River |
District Name | Koppal |
Surface Area | 387 km2 |
Lat / Long | 15.260248, 76.340348 |
Total Capacity | 135000 million ft3 |
Purpose | Hydroelectric, Irrigation and Water Supply |
Power Generation Capacity | 72 MW |
Construction began | In 1952 |
Opening date | In 1953 |
Height | 49.5 meters |
Length | 18406 meters |
Width (base) | 28.5 meters |
Spillway Gates | 33 |
Type of Spillway Gates | Sluices |
Project | Hydroelectric Power Project |
Last Updated on : December 15, 2015