Bhadbhada Dam
| Bhadbhada dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Bhadbhada dam |
| Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Opening date | 1965 |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Upper Lake (Bhopal) |
| Total capacity | 117.05×106 m3 (4.134×109 cu ft) |
The Bhadbhada dam (Hindi: भदभदा बांध) 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 1666.80 feet.[3]
References
- ^ "EPCO Bhopal". Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ^ "mpurban.gov.in". Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ^ "Bhopal records highest rainfall in 33 years". The Hindu. Aug 15, 2006. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
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