Sunkesula Barrage

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.

Sunkesula Barrage
Location of Sunkesula Barrage in Andhra Pradesh
Official nameTungabhadra Barrage
CountryIndia
LocationKurnool, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates15°52′57″N 77°49′38″E
PurposeIrrigation & Water supply
Construction began1858 (1858)
Opening date1861 (1861)
Owner(s)Government of Andhra Pradesh
Dam and spillways
Type of damBarrage
ImpoundsTungabhadra River
Height163 m (535 ft)
Length1,300 m (4,265 ft)
Spillways30
Spillway typeControlled
Spillway capacity2,08,363 cumecs
Reservoir
CreatesSunkesula Reservoir
Total capacity1.25 Tmcft
Catchment area172 km2 (66 sq mi)
Surface area60.32 km2 (23.29 sq mi)
Website
irrigationap.cgg.gov.in/wrd/dashBoard

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