Srisailam dam: Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Four crest gates of the Srisailam Dam —gates 6, 7, 8, and 11—were lifted on Tuesday to release floodwaters downstream, marking the season’s first gate opening. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu took part in the ceremonial event and performed the traditional Jala ... APWRIMS provides a comprehensive summary of reservoir data in Andhra Pradesh, aiding water management and decision-making. Learn about the construction, features and functions of Srisailam Dam , the second-largest dam across the Krishna River in India. See rare photos of the dam , powerhouses, spillways and gallery collected by the author's father. The Srisailam Dam is constructed across the Krishna River on the border of Mahabubnagar District, Telangana and Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh near Srisailam temple town and is the 2nd largest capacity working hydroelectric station in the country. The dam was constructed in a deep gorge in the Nallamala Hills in between Mahabubnagar and Kurnool districts, 300 m (980 ft) above sea level. It is 512 m (1,680 ft) long, 145 metres (476 ft) maximum height and has 12 radial crest gates. It has a ...