About Tungabhadra Dam:
- Tungabhadra Dam, also known as Pampa Sagar, is constructed across the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna
- It is located in Hosapete, Ballari District of Karnataka.
- The dam’s construction started as a joint project between the erstwhile Hyderabad State and Madras Presidency.
- It became a joint project of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh later, which saw its completion in 1953.
- It is a multipurpose dam serving irrigation, electricity generation, flood control, etc.
- The left canals of the dam serve irrigation in Karnataka only, whereas the right canals serve parts of Karnataka and areas in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.
- The Tungabhadra reservoir and the Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala hold the unique distinction of being the only two reservoirs in the country that were built using a combination of mud and limestone.
Key Facts about Tungabhadra River:
- It is the largest tributary of the Krishna
- It flows through the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- It derives its name from two streams viz., the Tunga and the Bhadra
- It is influenced chiefly by the West monsoon.
- Major Tributaries: Varada River and Hagari (Vedathy) River.
- Major Dams: The Tunga Anicut Dam, the Bhadra Dam, the Hemavathy Dam, and the Tungabhadra Dam.
