Nagarjuna Sagar Dam: Krishna River, Multipurpose Project and Irrigation

Category: Geography → Water Resources → Dams & River Valley Projects

Why in News?

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam marked 59 years in 2026 and remains one of India's major multipurpose river-valley projects.

Key Facts

  • River → Krishna
  • Located between:
    • Telangana
    • Andhra Pradesh
  • Type → Masonry dam
  • Height → approximately 150 m
  • Length → approximately 1.6 km
  • Number of gates → 26
  • Major purpose → Irrigation and water management.

Reservoir

The reservoir is commonly known as Nagarjuna Sagar Reservoir.

Historical Association

The name is linked with Nagarjunakonda, an important Buddhist archaeological site.

Importance

  • Irrigation
  • Hydropower
  • Water supply
  • Regional development
  • Tourism

Key Pointers

  • River → Krishna
  • States → Telangana + Andhra Pradesh
  • Type → Masonry
  • Project → Multipurpose
  • Associated historical site → Nagarjunakonda