Archive · 30 May 2025
Tungabhadra Dam Storage Limited Due to Gate Repair
The Tungabhadra Dam's water storage will be limited this year.
This is because they need to fix a gate that broke last year.
The gate replacement requires them to keep the water level lower than usual.
Experts checked the dam and found that the gates are thinner than they should be.
They are replacing one gate now and planning to replace the others.
This lower water level might affect how much water farmers have for their crops.
They will be working to get everything fixed by next year, so the dam can hold more water again.
Tungabhadra reservoir storage will be capped at 80 tmc due to gate replacement.
Spillway gate no. 19 was displaced on August 10 last year.
A technical committee recommended safety measures after assessment.
Tests revealed gate thickness reduction, necessitating replacement.
Ahmedabad-based firm will replace Gate 19 for Rs 1.7 crore.
- Who
- Koppal MP K Rajashekar Hitnal, Tungabhadra Board, and various engineers and specialists are involved.
- What
- The storage capacity of Tungabhadra reservoir is being restricted.
- When
- The storage restriction is for this season, with gate replacement planned by July 2025.
- Where
- Tungabhadra reservoir at Munirabad, Koppal.
- Why
- Due to replacement of crest gate 19 and safety concerns.
Farmers
Tungabhadra Board
Water Availability
Farmers
Limited water storage may impact crop yields.
Tungabhadra Board
Water levels must be maintained for single crop cultivation.
- Storage Limit
- 80 tmc
- Full Capacity
- 101 tmc
- Gate 19 Replacement Cost
- Rs 1.7 crore (excluding GST)
- Remaining Gate Replacement Tender
- Rs 51.9 crore
- Gate Replacement Timeline
- By July 2025 for Gate 19; 15 months for others
- Water level restriction
- 12 to 15 feet above spill level.