What is the water level at the Somasila reservoir?
Somasila reservoir has received a record level of 77.78 tmc water against the Full Reservoir Level of 78 tmc for the first time in the last 30 years after its construction. Published: 31st October 2019 06:45 AM | Last Updated: 31st October 2019 06:45 AM | A+ A A-
How many canals are there in Somasila Dam project?
The Project consists of 3 Canals i.e. 1) G.K.N. Canal/North Feeder Channel, 2) South Feeder Channel and 3) Bezawada Papi Reddy Canal/Kavali Canal. The Canal wise details furnished below. (1) GKN CANAL (NORTH FEEDER CHANNEL): The GKN Canal takes off from left side head regulator of Somasila Dam and original length of canal is 73.920 Kms.
What is the Somasila project?
The Somasila Project was constructed across river Pennar near Somasila Village of Anantha Sagaram Mandal in S.P.S.R. Nellore District with a Gross storage capacity of 78.00 TMC at FRL +100.58 Mts (+330 Ft).
How much forest land required for Somasila project?
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has granted permission for 1016 Ha. of forest land required for Somasila Project with the conditions as stipulated by the Central Empowered Committee.
How many TMC water are there in Srisailam dam?
It has a reservoir of 616 square kilometres (238 sq mi). Project has an estimated live capacity to hold 178.74 Tmcft at its full reservoir level of 885 feet (270 m) MSL.
Which is the biggest reservoir in Andhra Pradesh?
List of Major Irrigation dams and reservoirs in Andhra PradeshName & PlaceGross Storage (TMC)River BasinNagarjuna Sagar Dam, Vijayapuri South312Krishna RiverSrisailam Dam, Srisailam216Krishna RiverPolavaram Project, Polavaram194Godavari RiverSomasila Dam, Somasila village75Penna River23 more rows
How many TMC are in kandaleru?
68 TMCSubsequently the central water commission has categorized the Kandaleru Reservoir is one of the largest earth dams in India having gross storage capacity of 68 TMC and maximum height of bund 49.00 M and the C.W.C. has suggested to provide necessary spillway arrangement/ Surplussing arrangement.
What is the present water level at Srisailam?
S.NoReservoirReservoir Level Information & Capacity DetailsCurrent Level (feet)1Srisailam R Major8852Nagarjuna Sagar Major588.43Pulichinthala Project Major170.2825 more rows
What is TMC in water storage?
thousand million cubic feetTmcft, (Tmc ft), (TMC), (tmc), is the abbreviation of thousand million cubic feet (1,000,000,000 = 109 = 1 billion), commonly used in India in reference to volume of water in a reservoir or river flow.
Which is the largest dam of India?
Large Dam#NameRiver1Tehri DamBhagirathi2Lakhwar DamYamuna3Idukki (Eb)/Idukki Arch DamPeriyar4Bhakra DamSatluj31 more rows•Aug 24, 2021
How many cusecs are in TMC?
11,000 cusecsCusec is a measure of flow rate of water and is abbreviation for cubic feet per second (which is equivalent to a flow of 28.317 litres per second) and 11,000 cusecs flow for a day amounts to 1 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) water.
How many gates are there in the somasila dam?
Salient FeatureComponent Works:iii)Crest level:86.87 Metersd) No.of Gates:12 Nos.Size of the radial gates:15.24 x 14.17 meterse)Maximum Designed Discharge:6, 95,000 C/s at F.R.L.100.58 meters. 7, 90,000 C/s at M.W.L.101.80 meters11 more rows
How much water is in Koyna dam today?
"KRISHNA SUB BASIN"Please Select date to view DATA Time 8.00 A.M. LblDate'RESERVOIR' WATER LEVEL AND STORAGE STATUSSR. NO.Dam.Live Storage Mcum.1Koyana2835.542Dhom331.0512 more rows
How many gates opened in Srisailam dam today?
Three gates of Srisailam Dam opened.
Can we go to Srisailam now?
Yes you can visit in one day, there's not much crowd and the temple opens till 9:30 PM so no problem, there's no dress code.
How many reservoirs are there in Hyderabad?
List of Major Irrigation dams and reservoirs in TelanganaName & PlaceGross Storage (TMC)River BasinOsman Sagar Reservoir3.9Krishna RiverHimayath Sagar2.9Krishna RiverMusi Reservoir3.8Krishna RiverKoilsagar3.9Krishna River73 more rows
How many reservoirs are there in Andhra Pradesh?
Andhra Pradesh has 98 small reservoirs, 2 800 tanks, 32 medium reservoir and 7 large reservoirs with a total surface water area of 458 507 ha (Table 5.2).
Which is the biggest barrage in Andhra Pradesh?
The Prakasam Barrage stretches 1223.5 m across the Krishna River connecting Vijayawada, NTR and Mangalagiri Tadepalle Municipal Corporation, Guntur districts in Andhra Pradesh, India. The barrage serves also as a road bridge and spans over a lake.
Which is the biggest dam in Telangana?
A site to behold when its gates are opened during peak flood season in Monsoon, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is considered one of largest dams built in the recent times in Asia. As the tallest masonry dam, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is also the pride of India. The project has catchment area of roughly 215000 sq.km.
In which state is Nagarjuna Sagar dam?
The dam, built across the Krishna river, is situated on the border of Nalgonda district in Telangana and Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh.
What is the purpose of the Pennar flood water divert?
To divert 5.00 TMC of Pennar flood waters through High level Canal (Lift Irrigation Scheme) to provide Irrigation and Drinking water facilities to the upland drought prone areas in Udayagiri and Atmakur constituencies.
Where is Somasila project located?
The Somasila Project was constructed across river Pennar near Somasila Village of Anantha Sagaram Mandal in S.P.S.R. Nellore District with a Gross storage capacity of 78.00 TMC at FRL +100.58 Mts (+330 Ft). River Pennar originates on the slope of Nandi hills in Karnataka State, and the basin of Pennar River is fed by a number of tributaries viz Cheyyeru, Papagni, Chitravathy, Kundu and Sagileru.#N#The foundation stone for this project was laid on 04.06.1975 by the then Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri Jalagam Vengalrao garu.
How many acres of ayacut are stabilized?
To stabilize 4, 05,500 Acres of wet ayacut besides creating an irrigation potential of 1, 79,000 Acres new ID to a total of 5, 84,500 Acres.
How much is the budget for 2019-20?
Budget Proposed for the year 2019-20 is : 366.07 Crores
Where is the Pennar River located?
River Pennar originates on the slope of Nandi hills in Karnataka State, and the basin of Pennar River is fed by a number of tributaries viz Cheyyeru, Papagni, Chitravathy, Kundu and Sagileru. The foundation stone for this project was laid on 04.06.1975 by the then Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri Jalagam Vengalrao garu.
