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 1666.80 feet.[3][failed verification]
| Bhadbhada dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Bhadbhada dam |
| Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 23°12′30″N 77°22′44″E |
| Opening date | 1965 |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Upper Lake (Bhopal) |
| Total capacity | 117.05×10 |
Hydrography of Madhya Pradesh | |
|---|---|
| Rivers | |
| Lakes | |
| Waterfalls | |
| Dams | |
| Related topics |
|
| Hydrography of surrounding areas |
|
| |
|---|---|
| History |
|
| Geography |
|
| Administration |
|
| Landmarks |
|
| Transport |
|
| Education |
|
| Sports |
|
| Suburbs |
|
| Economy |
|
| Other |
|
This article related to a location in Madhya Pradesh is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
This article about a dam, floodgate or canal in India is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |