The Bhadbhada dam is a set of 11 sluice gates at the south-east corner of Upper lake in Bhopal. It was constructed in 1965.[1] The gates are used to control the outflow of water from the lake to Kaliasote river,[2] and are usually opened only when the city receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon season. It has a full tank level of 1,666.80 feet (508.04 m).[3][failed verification]
Bhadbhada dam | |
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Official name | Bhadbhada dam |
Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
Coordinates | 23°12′30″N 77°22′44″E / 23.20833°N 77.37889°E |
Opening date | 1965 |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Upper Lake (Bhopal) |
Total capacity | 117.05×10 6 m3 (4.134×10 9 cu ft) |
References
edit- ^ "EPCO Bhopal". Archived from the original on 10 December 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ^ "Army to join in desilting of Upper Lake". Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. 30 January 2009. Archived from the original on 11 December 2009. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Bhopal records highest rainfall in 33 years". The Hindu. 15 August 2006. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2009.