Tungabhadra Dam, Hampi Ruins, Hampi, Karnataka.

... a Continuation Post to  ASI MUSEUMS  Hampi Ruins, A Heritage Visit.   

19^th June 2017.

HISTORY

After the Kamalapura Museum Visit, we thought of visiting the Tungabhadra Dam also since the Hampi is located on the banks of river Tungabhadra and a lifeline to Hampi. Tungabhadra Dam is about 6 km west of Hospet. This was the joint venture project between Madras Presidency and Hyderabad State and on completion, I became the joint venture of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka State. The Tamil Nadu, then the Madras presidency Engineer Shri M S Thirumalae Ayyangar B.E, MIE ( Ind), I S E., while he was working under Madras PWD, investigated the Tungabhadra Project as an Executive Engineer (19440- 42) and in-charge of Construction of Tungabhadra Dam & low-level canal system as Chief Engineer (1942 - 1952). The Park near the top of the dam was named after him Thirumala Park and a statue was also installed. Tamil laborers were engaged in the construction of this Dam and settled in the Kamalapura area and some of them are working at Hampi Ruins sites.

Dam with a catchment area

TECHNICAL DETAILS.

The Dam construction was started in 1949 CE and completed after 4 years, in 1953 CE. The dam water is controlled by 33 crest gates with a spillway length of 701 meters. The height of the dam is 49.50 meters (162 feet)  &  Length of the dam is 2449 meters (8035 ft). The maximum storage capacity is 101 TMC. A hydroelectric Power generating station is installed with a capacity of 127 MW.

The water serves the needs of Ballari, Koppala, Raichur districts, and many other parts of Andhra Pradesh. A beautiful garden is maintained below with a musical fountain and aquarium, and color lighting is provided to light during evening hours.

LOCATION OF THE DAM: CLICK HERE

Guest House

Entrance Gate to the Dam

Shri M S Thirumalae Ayyangar B.E, MIE ( Ind), I S E., who was instrumental in this Dam Project. 

Watchtower 

End of our Hampi Ruins, Heritage visit

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