Kalyani Dam
| Kalyani Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Kalyani Dam in India | |
| Official name | Kalyani Dam |
| Location | Tirupati, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 13°39′27.5″N 79°16′9.4″E / 13.657639°N 79.269278°ECoordinates: 13°39′27.5″N 79°16′9.4″E / 13.657639°N 79.269278°E |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Swarnamukhi River |
| Reservoir | |
| Catchment area | 48.56 km2 (18.75 sq mi) |
The Kalyani Dam is a gravity dam constructed across the Swarnamukhi river at Tirupati city in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, India. This dam is one of the major sources of water supply for Tirupati city and its catchment areas. Once filled completely, the dam can cater the water needs of Tirupati for at least two years.[1]
History
The dam was constructed in the year 1977.[1]
Location
The dam was constructed across Swarnamukhi River[1] with 25 million cubic meters storage capacity between hills which are part of Seshachalam Hill ranges.[2]
Data
- Catchment area: 48.56 km2 (18.75 sq mi)
- Location of dam: Tirupati, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh
- Full Reservoir Level: 274.31 metres (900 ft) msl
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Two spillway gates of Kalyani Dam lifted". Retrieved 23 November 2015.
- ↑ "Kalyani Dam D03636". Retrieved 23 November 2015.
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