Sunkesula Barrage
Barrage in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sunkesula is one of the largest barrages across the Tungabhadra River in Kurnool district,[1][2] Andhra Pradesh, India.[3][4] It was built in 1861, during the British raj, for transporting goods on the K. C. Canal.
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Sunkesula Barrage | |
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Official name | Tungabhadra Barrage |
Country | India |
Location | Kurnool, Kurnool District , Andhra Pradesh && Rajoli, Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana |
Coordinates | 15°52′57″N 77°49′38″E |
Purpose | Irrigation & Water supply |
Construction began | 1858 (1858) |
Opening date | 1861 (1861) |
Owner(s) | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Barrage |
Impounds | Tungabhadra River |
Height | 163 m (535 ft) |
Length | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) |
Spillways | 30 |
Spillway type | Controlled |
Spillway capacity | 2,08,363 cumecs |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Sunkesula Reservoir |
Total capacity | 1.25 Tmcft |
Catchment area | 172 km2 (66 sq mi) |
Surface area | 60.32 km2 (23.29 sq mi) |
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