Srisailam Dam
CountryIndia
Height145 m
Year1984
TypeGravity
RiverKrishna
About Srisailam Dam
A 145 m gravity dam on the Krishna River. 1.7 GW capacity. The reservoir, Srisailam, is a major pilgrimage site. The dam is in a gorge in the Nallamala Hills.
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