Tungabhadra Dam


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Tungabhadra Dam Facts
Dam NameTungabhadra Dam
State NameKarnataka
Type of damEarthen, Masonry and Composite
Build ByKarnataka Power Corporation Limited
Nearest TownHospet
ImpoundsTungabhadra River
District NameKoppal
Surface Area387 km2
Lat / Long15.260248, 76.340348
Total Capacity135000 million ft3
PurposeHydroelectric, Irrigation and Water Supply
Power Generation Capacity72 MW
Construction beganIn 1952
Opening dateIn 1953
Height49.5 meters
Length18406 meters
Width (base)28.5 meters
Spillway Gates33
Type of Spillway GatesSluices
ProjectHydroelectric Power Project



Last Updated on : December 15, 2015