Andhra Pradesh Somasila
Dam
Somasila dam was one of
the major water irrigation projects in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh state
of India. This dam is constructed over Pennar River. Nearby areas
of the river were not getting proper irrigation and reason being productivity
of the entire state was affecting. To overcome this situation, a dam was
planned to be constructed over the Pennar River to provide irrigation facilities
to the surrounding areas. This dam is located at 81 kilometers from
Nellore district. Maximum 1:30 hrs journey is needed to reach this
dam. Connectivity to this dam is better as Podalakur road where this
place is located is very populous and frequent transports are available to
reach Somasila Dam.
History
This dam was planned in
1979 and execution started in 1981. A detailed survey of surrounding areas
was carried out and more than 2835 families were earmarked who had to relocate
with their dwelling units as a result of construction of this dam. Later,
these families were given shelter officially in nearby areas. A
sufficient compensation to the affected families was also provided so that they
can do a comeback for fixing their economical roots. After a ten year
long construction process including various constraints, this dam was completed
in 1989. During the Chief Minster ship of Mr. N.T. Rama Rao, this dam was
completed and dedicated to the nation. Later, this dam was become much
popular for its irrigating approaches towards last field in the surrounding
areas. A large network of canals has been attached from this dam which
irrigates the entire Nellore district as well as other parts of the state.
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Salient Features of Somasila Dam
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Attribute
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Value
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Attribute
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Value
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Name of the Dam
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Somasila Dam
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Dam Status
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Completed
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River
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Pennar
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Purpose
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Hydroelectric,Irrigation,
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Nearest City
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Atmakur
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Commencement Year
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-
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District
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Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore
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Completion Year
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1986
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State
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Andhra Pradesh
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Operating and Maintainance Agency
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Irrg.& CAD Dept.
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Basin Name
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Pennar
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Seismic Zone
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Seismic Zone-II
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Dam Type
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Earthen
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Max Height above Foundation(m)
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39
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Length of Dam (m)
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352
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Total Volume content of Dam (TCM)
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1875
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Type of Spillway
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OG
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Type of Spillway Gates
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RD
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Length of Spillway (m)
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236.21
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Number of Spillway Gates
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12
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Crest Level of Spillway
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86.868
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Size of Spillway Gates (m X m)
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15.24x14.168
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Spillway Capacity (cumec)
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22375
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Mode of Operation
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-
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Design Flood (cumec)
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22370.306731
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No. of River Sluice
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-
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Size of Sluice(M X M)
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-
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Sluice Purpose
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-
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Salient Features of Somasila Reservoir
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Attribute
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Value
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Attribute
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Value
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Name of Reservoir
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Somasila Reservoir
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Status
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-
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State
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Andhra Pradesh
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Basin
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Godavari
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River
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-
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Maximum Water Level (m)
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101.8
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Live Storage Capacity(MCM)
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1994
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Full Reservoir Level (m)
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100.58
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Dead Storage Capacity(MCM)
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214.273604
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Minimum Draw Down Level(m)
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82.3
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Submergence Area(Th.Ha.)
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22.55
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Gross Storage Capacity(MCM)
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2208
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Catchment Area(Sq.Km.)
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48645
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Water Allocation - Irrigation(MCM)
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62
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Water Allocation - Industrial(MCM)
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62
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Water Allocation - Hydroelectric
(MCM)
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1.8
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Water Allocation - Ecology(MCM)
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-
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Water Allocation - Drinking(MCM)
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15
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Water Allocation - Thermal(MCM)
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-
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Land Affected - Total(Th.Ha.)
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-
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Towns and Villages Affected
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108
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Land Affected - Culturable(Th.Ha.)
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8.65
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Number of Families Affected -
Total
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20000
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Land Affected - Forest(Th.Ha.)
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1.016
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Number of Families Affected - SC
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2850
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Land Affected - Others(Th.Ha.)
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12.91
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Number of Families Affected - ST
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1375
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Attractions
Somasila dam in the state is itself a grand place of tourism but
accept this place some other interesting spots are also located in the nearby
areas of this dam.
Krishna Water Scheme
This water scheme is another attraction around Somasila
Dam. Krishna Water Scheme is providing irrigating, drinking water support
to Tamil Nadu areas, is located just around this dam.
Ancient Period Temples
In the surrounding areas of Somasila, there are various temples
of ancient period. A Lord Ramakrishnaswamy is located at 54 kilometers
distance from this dam site. It is believed that in this temple, Rishi
Kanva had taken rest for some time. He also preached there and due to the
blessings of the Rishi, this area is green till date.
Various type of water sports, boating and water scooting
facilities have been provided by the state government in this area. A
park and view point of the dam has been designed in very technical manner to
attract a number of visitors to this area time and again. Connectivity to this
dam is well by means of Air, Rail and Raod routes. Hyderabad is the
nearest airport to this dam. Hyderabad airport is just located at 80
kilometers distance from this location. Nellore is the nearest railway
station from where all the major trains of BG available at all time. From
railway station, frequent transportation facilities are available to access
this dam.
Andhra Pradesh Kandaleru dam
History
This dam was conceptualised in 1987, paper work done in 1989 and
execution started. After seven years of concerted efforts, this dam was
finally completed in 1995 all respects. At the time of construction of this
dam, Nellore district was being irrigated under Telugu Ganga Project but the
sufficient quantity of water, which was required by the surrounding area, was
not getting. Seeing the conditions even after, support of Telugu Ganga
Project, the dam was constructed. Another reason of constructing this dam
that water flow of Telugu Ganga Project is right to left and the general
geographical slope of the upper layer of soil in Nellore district is Left to
Wright. Thus, construction of the dam was necessary.
Velegonda hills are the base point of this
dam. One of the best features of this dam is that this is the world’s
biggest dam in earthen dam category. Water storage capacity of the
dam is 68 tmc which is highest in the earthen dams.
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Salient Features of Kandaleru /Kandaleru Dam
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Attribute
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Value
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Attribute
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Value
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Name of the Dam
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Kandaleru /Kandaleru
Dam
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Dam Status
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Completed
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River
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Kandleru
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Purpose
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Hydroelectric,Irrigation
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Nearest City
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Rapur
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Commencement Year
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-
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District
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Sri Potti Sriramulu
Nellore
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Completion Year
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1995
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State
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Andhra Pradesh
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Operating and
Maintainance Agency
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Irrg.& CAD Dept.
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Basin Name
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East flowing rivers
between Pennar and Kanyakumari
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Seismic Zone
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Seismic Zone-III
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Dam Type
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Earthen
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Max Height above
Foundation(m)
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49
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Length of Dam (m)
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10752
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Total Volume content
of Dam (TCM)
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16720
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Type of Spillway
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OT
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Type of Spillway
Gates
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RD
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Length of Spillway
(m)
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-
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Number of Spillway
Gates
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3
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Crest Level of
Spillway
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85
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Size of Spillway
Gates (m X m)
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-
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Spillway Capacity
(cumec)
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-
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Mode of Operation
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-
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Design Flood (cumec)
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14384.956733
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No. of River Sluice
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-
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Size of Sluice(M X M)
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-
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Sluice Purpose
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-
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Salient Features of Kandaleru Reservoir
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Attribute
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Value
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Attribute
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Value
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Name of Reservoir
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Kandaleru Reservoir
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Status
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-
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State
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Andhra Pradesh
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Basin
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Krishna
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River
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Kandleru
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Maximum Water Level
(m)
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89
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Live Storage Capacity(MCM)
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1688
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Full Reservoir Level
(m)
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85
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Dead Storage
Capacity(MCM)
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133.938701
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Minimum Draw Down
Level(m)
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64
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Submergence
Area(Th.Ha.)
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11.99
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Gross Storage
Capacity(MCM)
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1926
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Catchment
Area(Sq.Km.)
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390
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Water Allocation -
Irrigation(MCM)
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-
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Water Allocation -
Industrial(MCM)
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-
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Water Allocation -
Hydroelectric (MCM)
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-
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Water Allocation -
Ecology(MCM)
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-
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Water Allocation -
Drinking(MCM)
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-
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Water Allocation -
Thermal(MCM)
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-
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Land Affected -
Total(Th.Ha.)
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-
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Towns and Villages
Affected
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19
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Land Affected -
Culturable(Th.Ha.)
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-
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Number of Families
Affected - Total
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5456
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Land Affected -
Forest(Th.Ha.)
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3.408
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Number of Families
Affected - SC
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-
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Land Affected -
Others(Th.Ha.)
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-
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Number of Families
Affected - ST
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-
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Reservoir
Sedimentation Survey Done
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-
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Recreation
activities at Reservoir
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-
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Attraction
Surrounding
of Kandaleru dam is full of various attractions. One can visit different places
accept this dam. Nearest place to visit is Rapur. This town is a
mandal of the district and having some old temples. Nellore is famous for
ancient temples. This district is also rich in mica production
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