The Kalyani Dam is a gravity dam constructed across the Swarnamukhi river at Tirupati city and located in Tirupati District of Andhra Pradesh, India. This dam is one of the major sources of water supply for Tirupati city and its catchment areas. Once filled, the dam can cater to the water needs of Tirupati for at least two years. [1]

Kalyani Dam
Location of Kalyani Dam in Andhra Pradesh
Official name	Kalyani Dam
Country	India
Location	Tirupati, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh
Coordinates	13°39′27.5″N 79°16′9.4″E
Purpose	Irrigation & Water supply
Owner(s)	Government of Andhra Pradesh
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Gravity dam
Impounds	Swarnamukhi River
Reservoir
Catchment area	48.56 km2 (18.75 sq mi)

History

The dam was constructed in the year 1977. [1]

Location

The dam was constructed across Swarnamukhi River [1] with 25 million cubic meters storage capacity between hills which are part of Seshachalam Hill ranges. [2]

Data

• Catchment area: 48.56 km² (18.75 sq mi)
• Location of dam: Tirupati, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh
• Full Reservoir Level: 274.31 metres (900 ft) msl

See also

• Swarnamukhi
• Tirupati

References