geo.wikisort.org - ReservoirRadhanagari Dam, is a gravity dam on Bhogawati river near Radhanagari in the state of Maharashtra in India. Construction was initiated by visionary Rajarshi Shahu on 18 February 1907.[2] The dam is being used for irrigation as well as hydro-electricity. The dam is located amidst scenic surrounding in the backdrop of thick forest cover.[3]
- The scheme was suggested by Pandurangrrao Krishnajirao Shinde, Esqr, BA, I.S.E ref to Report of Examination, by Sir Henry Howard, O.I.E, M.C., M Inst.C.E., M. I. E.E.. Considering the suggested advantage towards increasing irrigated land up to 15000 hectares and satisfying Kolhapur municipal water requirement, the share capital raised was paid back to concerned share holders who had planned for thermo-electric (by letting all water into Konkan for electricity generation) and mining project.
- Because of Mr Shinde's suggestion, the scheme was handed over to government in interest of people, after the capital invested was realised. (Ref report by Henry Howard)
- Scheme was approved by Rajaram Maharaj or else would have been a thermal electric project, in favour of British industrial syndicate as suggested in the Second opinion of Sir Vishveswarayya.
- In 1941 PK Shinde was Specially appointed as Chief Engineer due to his technical competency and experience.
- Today Radhanagri Dam is the main reason for flourishing agriculture, and jaggery industry in Kolhapur District. The water need of Municipal Corporation of Kolhapur is satisfied through this dam.
Dam in Radhanagari
Radhanagari Dam |
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Location of Radhanagari Dam in Maharashtra |
Official name | Radhanagari Dam D01033 |
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Location | Radhanagari |
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Coordinates | 16°24′22″N 73°57′36″E |
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Opening date | 1954[1]
1st Stage 1909-1918
2nd Stage 1939-1954 |
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Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
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Type of dam | Gravity |
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Impounds | Bhogawati river |
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Height | 42.68 m (140.0 ft) |
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Length | 1,143 m (3,750 ft) |
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Total capacity | 220,000,000 m3 (7.8×109 cu ft) |
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Surface area | 18,218 km2 (7,034 sq mi) |
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Radhanagri Dam supports large variety of Flaura n Fauna. It is surrounded by dense forest and has wide variety of wildlife and naturally evolved ecosystem. It was because of Mr P K Shinde's efforts that thermo-electric project and mining for metals was sidelined.
Radhanagari Dam not only has a technology worth studying but also a history, that changed the fate of agriculture in Kolhapur.
Specifications
This dam is famous for its automatically operated 7 gates, which doesn't require any electrical or mechanical power to operate it. Till now this technology is not in any of the dam in India, except this dam.
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 42.68 m (140.0 ft) while the length is 1,143 m (3,750 ft). The gross storage capacity is 236,810,000 m3 (8.363×109 cu ft).[4]
Purpose
- Irrigation
- Kolhapur cities water need
- Hydroelectricity
See also
- Dams in Maharashtra
- List of reservoirs and dams in India
References
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History |
- Battle of Kolhapur
- Kolhapur State
- Panhala Fort
- Shahu IV of Kolhapur
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Geography | |
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Cities and towns | |
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Transport | |
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Visitor attractions |
- Bhavani Mandap
- Jyotiba Temple
- Khasbag Wrestling Stadium
- Kumbhoj
- Mahalakshmi Temple
- Narsobawadi
- Rajarampuri
- Rankala Lake
- Shalini Palace
- Shree Chhatrapati Shahu Museum
- Siddhagiri Gramjivan Museum
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Culture | |
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Education |
- D. Y. Patil College of Engineering and Technology
- Private High School Kolhapur
- R.C.S.M. Govt Medical College and CPR Hospital
- Rajaram College
- St. Xavier's School
- Shivaji University
- Vidyapeeth Highschool
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Lok Sabha constituencies | |
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Vidhan Sabha constituencies | Hatkanangle ‡ |
- Hatkanangale
- Ichalkaranji
- Shahuwadi
- Shirol
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Kolhapur |
- Chandgad
- Kagal
- Karvir
- Kolhapur North
- Kolhapur South
- Radhanagari
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Stadiums | |
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‡ This constituency also has portions in Sangli district
- See also
- Districts of Maharashtra
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