Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Dam Safety Panel Inspects Somasila, to Assess Kandaleru Next
A group of three dam experts checked Somasila Reservoir.
They wanted to see whether the dam is strong and safe.
The group is led by M. Gopal Reddy.
Venkateswarlu and Srikanth are the other members.
They examined the earth dam, crest gates and retaining wall.
The experts will next visit Kandaleru Reservoir on August 31 and September 1.
After both inspections, they will write a report.
The report will be sent to Central and state governments.
A three-member dam safety committee assessed Somasila Reservoir’s structural condition and safety measures.
The panel is headed by retired chief engineer M. Gopal Reddy and includes Venkateswarlu and Srikanth.
Inspectors examined Somasila’s earth dam, crest gates and retaining wall.
The committee will assess Kandaleru Reservoir on August 31 and September 1.
A report containing findings and recommendations will be submitted to Central and state governments.
- Who
- A three-member dam safety committee led by retired chief engineer M. Gopal Reddy, with Venkateswarlu and Srikanth.
- What
- The committee inspected Somasila Reservoir and will conduct a similar safety assessment at Kandaleru Reservoir.
- When
- Somasila was scheduled for inspection on August 29 and 30; the second report says it was inspected on Saturday. Kandaleru is scheduled for August 31 and September 1.
- Where
- Somasila Reservoir and Kandaleru Reservoir in Nellore district.
- Why
- To assess structural stability, safety measures and overall condition, then report findings and recommendations to Central and state governments.
- Committee chair
- Retired chief engineer M. Gopal Reddy
- Committee members
- Venkateswarlu and Srikanth
- Somasila inspection
- The first report scheduled it for August 29-30; the second says the inspection occurred on Saturday.
- Inspection areas
- Earth dam, crest gates and retaining wall
- Kandaleru inspection
- August 31 and September 1
- Assessment focus
- Structural stability, safety measures and overall condition
- Report recipients
- Central and state governments
