Krishnagiri Dam
The Krishnagiri Dam is a dam that spans the Thenpennai River by the village of Dhuduganahalli, located in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, India. The Krishnagiri Dam is also known as Krishnagiri Reservoir Project (KRP) Dam. The KRP Dam is located 7 km (4.3 mi) from Krishnagiri, between Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri which irrigates thousands of acres of land around Krishnagiri. The Dam is operational from 10 November 1957, inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu K. Kamaraj.
| Krishnagiri-Dam | |
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Krishnagiri Dam | |
Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Official name | Krishnagiri Reservoir Project Dam |
| Country | India |
| Location | Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu |
| Coordinates | 12°29′37.44″N 78°10′41.51″E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1955 |
| Opening date | 1957 |
| Construction cost | ₹15.9 million |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Gravity |
| Impounds | Ponniar River |
| Height (foundation) | 29.26 m (96 ft) |
| Length | 990.59 m (3,250 ft) |
| Spillways | 8 |
| Spillway type | OGEE |
| Spillway capacity | 4,061 m3/s (143,400 cu ft/s) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Krishnagiri Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 68.2 MCM |
| Catchment area | 5,428.43 km2 (2,095.93 sq mi) |
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