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| Srisailam Dam is a dam constructed across the Krishna River at Srisailam in the Kurnool district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India and is one of the 12 largest hydroelectric projects in the country and lies in a deep gorge in the Nallamala hill range. Its elevation is about 300 m and is 512 m long. |
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| The dam was constructed in a deep gorge in the Nallamala hills, 300 m (980 ft) above sea level. It is 512 m (1,680 ft) long, 240.79 m (790.0 ft) high and has 12 radial crest gates. Srisailam Dam provides irrigation water for about 800 km2 (310 sq mi) in Kurnool District and Cuddapah District, which are in the drought-prone Rayalaseema region.[1] Special permission is needed to go on to the main dam. |
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| Srisailam can be reached by road from Hyderabad, which is a pleasant journey through the picturesque Nallamala Hills. |
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To reach the Dam
By Road: It
is well connected by APSRTC from various Places like Vijayawada, Guntur, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Tirupathi, Ongole, Nellore. From Markapur for every 15 Mins we can find a Bus to Sree Sailam. |
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| By Rail:
The nearest railway stations is only Markapur(85KM) on the Guntur-Hubli Section and Kurnool (190KM) |
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| By Air:
Nearest airport is located at Hyderabad (232 km). |
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