The Harangi Dam is located near Hudgur village, Somwarpet taluk in Kodagu district in the Indian state of Karnataka.[1] The masonry dam is built across the river Harangi, a tributary of the Kaveri.[1][2] The dam is located about 9 km away from the heart of Kushalnagar town.

Harangi Dam
Harangi Dam
Location	Hudgur, Somwarpet, Kodagu, Karnataka, India
Coordinates	12°29′30″N 75°54′20″E
Operator(s)	Karnataka Irrigation Department
Dam and spillways
Impounds	Harangi River
Height	164 ft [1]
Length	2775 ft [1]
Reservoir
Total capacity	8.50 TMC feet [1]
Catchment area	419.58 sq.km [1]

The Harangi originates in the Pushpagiri Hills of Western Ghats in Kodagu, Karnataka.[2] Heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon is the source of water in the catchment area of Harangi river which is about 419.58 km².[2] The length of the Harangi from its origin to the confluence with the Kaveri river is 50 km.[2] The Harangi joins the Kaveri near Kudige, 5 km north of Kushalnagar.

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Hydroelectric Project

Harangi hydroelectric project was set up by Energy Development Company Limited (EDCL) on the Left bank of Harangi Dam, parallel to left bank irrigation canal. The 9 megawatt (2×4.5 MW) project was started in April 1997, and was fully into commercial operation by July 1999. It falls under the "Small" category of hydropower projects (3-25 MW).

Phase-II of the project is to install a 6 megawatt unit, currently under planning.

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External links

• Location on wikimapia