Srisailam Dam

The Srisailam Dam is constructed across the Krishna River in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh and Nagarkurnool district, Telangana near Srisailam temple town and is the 2nd largest capacity working hydroelectric station in India.
  • Location: Sri Sailam, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, India Domalapenta, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana, India
  • Purpose: Hydroelectric, Irrigation & Water supply
  • Construction began: 1960
  • Opening date: 1981
  • Construction cost: ₹10 billion
  • Owner(s): Government of Andhra Pradesh
  • Type of dam: Gravity & Masonry dam
Data from: en.wikipedia.org