Fox Sagar Lake
| Fox Sagar Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Coordinates | 17°31′26″N 78°28′12″E / 17.524°N 78.470°ECoordinates: 17°31′26″N 78°28′12″E / 17.524°N 78.470°E |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Musi |
| Primary outflows | Musi |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface area | 2 sq. km |
Fox Sagar Lake, also Jeedimetla Cheruvu or Kolla Cheruvu, is the fifth largest lake, spread over 2 km2, in Hyderabad, India. It is located in Jeedimetla near Kompally, Hyderabad.[1][2] The lake is popular for fishing and a popular spot for picnics.
History
It is famous for its natural beauty known locally as Kolla Cheruvu, the Nizam constructed a dam on the lake naming it Fox Sagar in 1897, as part 31 lakes created for improving water sources for the city of Hyderabad.[3] A pump house was built on the bund, constructed in a typical Nizam architecture. It, at the time, provided drinking and irrigation for nearby villages.
Description
The lake is spread over 2 km2.[4] It is home to flamingos, yellow-billed storks, ospreys, grey herons, great cormorants, kingfishers, baya weavers, garganeys, among others. It is often visited by bird watchers.
References
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-03-01/hyderabad/28343015_1_water-harvesting-water-table-ground-water
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/Why-the-beach-party-got-called-off/articleshow/3931303.cms?
- ↑ http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/31/stories/2008123159180300.htm
- ↑ http://www.soulhyd.org/articles/HydLakeHistory.pdf.pdf
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