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{{Infobox dam
| name = Durgapur Barrage
| image = Durgapur barrage2.jpg
| image_size = 280px
| image_caption = Downstream view <br />
{{Maplink|frame=yes|plain=yes|frame-width=285|frame-height=190|frame-align=center| id= Q5316418|type=point|zoom=10|title=Durgapur Barrage}}
| dam_crosses = [[Damodar River]]
| purpose = Irrigation
| dam_type = B
| res_name =
| location = [[Burdwan district]], [[West Bengal]]
| operator = Government of West Bengal
| dam_length = {{convert|692.2|m}}
| dam_height = {{convert|12|m}}
| spillway_count = 34
| spillway_type = Vertical lift gate
| res_max_depth = {{convert|64.48|m|abbr=on}}
| country = [[India]]
| dam_width_base =
| construction_began = 1953
| opening = 1955
| coordinates = {{coord|23.4754|N|87.3023|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| extra =
}}

'''Durgapur Barrage''' is built across the [[Damodar River]] at [[Durgapur, West Bengal|Durgapur]] in [[Bankura district]] and partly in [[Paschim Bardhaman district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]]. It was constructed by [[Damodar Valley Corporation]] mainly for the purpose of irrigation and also to supply water to Industrial township of Durgapur. The irrigation and canal system was transferred to the Government of West Bengal in 1964.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wbiwd.gov.in/index.php/applications/dvc|title=Barrage and Irrigation System of DVC – Durgapur Barrage|website=Irrigation & Waterways Department, West Bengal|access-date=18 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/kolkata/durgapur-barrage-runs-dry-after-lock-gate-breaks-township-faces-water-scarcity/story-bOlCabLMNqV3blm9dJZRiI.html|title=Durgapur barrage runs dry after lock gate breaks, township faces water scarcity|date=25 November 2017|work=[[The Hindustan Times]]|access-date=18 January 2019}}</ref>

==Overview==
The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar river and its principal tributary, the [[Konar River|Konar river]], is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at [[Tilaiya]], [[Konar Dam|Konar]], [[Maithon]] and [[Panchet]] were commissioned during 1953–1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://iahs.info/redbooks/a230/iahs_230_0095.pdf | title = Regulation of a multipurpose reservoir system: Damodar Valley, India |author1=Debasri Roy |author2=Sandip Mukherjee |author3=Balaram Bose | access-date = 2010-06-08 }}</ref> While the four earlier dams are controlled by [[Damodar Valley Corporation]], [[Tenughat Dam]] is controlled by the Government of Jharkhand. Durgapur Barrage, constructed downstream of all the dams, is controlled by the Government of West Bengal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.apfm.info/pdf/case_studies/cs_india.pdf |title=Integrated Flood Management Case Study1 India: Flood Management – Damodar River Basin |publisher=World Meteorological Organization |access-date=2010-06-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091007201800/http://www.apfm.info/pdf/case_studies/cs_india.pdf |archive-date=2009-10-07 }}</ref> Durgapur Barrage and the canal network, was handed over to the Government of West Bengal in 1964.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.dvcindia.org/activitieswateroverview.htm |title = Damodar Valley Corporation |work = Water Management Overview |publisher = DVC |access-date = 2010-06-06 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100118213808/http://www.dvcindia.org/activitieswateroverview.htm |archive-date = 2010-01-18 }}</ref>


In 1932, the Anderson [[weir]] was constructed at [[Randiha]]. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower [[Damodar River|Damodar]] basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the [[Damodar River]] and Eden canal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.apfm.info/pdf/case_studies/cs_india.pdf |title=Integrated Flood ManagementCase Study, India: Flood Management – Damodar River Basin |work=The Associated Programme On Flood Management |publisher=World Meteorological Organization |access-date=2010-06-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091007201800/http://www.apfm.info/pdf/case_studies/cs_india.pdf |archive-date=2009-10-07 }}</ref> It is about {{convert|19|km}} downstream of Durgapur Barrage.<ref>{{cite book|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=ZKs1gBhJSWIC&q=Rhondia+Durgapur&pg=PA361| title =Hydrology and Water Resources of India |author1=Sharad K. Jain |author2=Pushpendra K. Agarwal |author3=Vijay P. Singh | date =16 May 2007 | isbn =9781402051807 | access-date = 2010-06-10}}</ref>

==The barrage==
Durgapur Barrage constructed in 1955 is {{convert|692|m}} long. It has 34 gates (including under sluice). The size of gates are {{convert|18.3|x|4.9|m|ft|abbr=on}}. The size of left and right under sluices are {{convert|18.3|x|5.5|m|ft|abbr=on}}.<ref name=dvc1>{{cite web |url =http://www.dvc.gov.in/activitiesdamsbarrages.htm |title =Damodar Valley Corporation |work =Dams and Barrages |publisher =DVC |access-date =2010-06-06 |url-status =dead |archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20100429025712/http://www.dvc.gov.in/activitiesdamsbarrages.htm |archive-date =2010-04-29 }}</ref> Durgapur Barrage is {{convert|12|m}} high.<ref>{{cite book|url =https://books.google.com/books?id=noRRvsBZzBsC&q=Tilaiya+Dam+Irrigation+Basak&pg=PA16| title = Irrigation Engineering | last=Basak | date = October 1999 | isbn = 9780074635384 | access-date = 2010-06-10}}</ref>

==The canals==
The length of left bank main canal, originating from Durgapur Barrage, is {{convert|136.8|km|mi|abbr=on}} and that of the right bank main canal is {{convert|88.5|km|mi|abbr=on}}. Discharge at head regulator for left bank canal is {{convert|260|m3|USgal}} per second and that for right bank canal is {{convert|64.3|m3|USgal}} per second. The total length of main and branch canals is {{convert|2494|km}}.<ref name=dvc1/>

==Location map==
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== Durgapur water crisis ==
In the night 23 November 2017, the 1st lock gate of the Durgapur Barrage was opened for some time to let the water out. After the completion of the work the gate were being lowered when the gate got tilted and was bent. The entire water from the reservoir kept flowing out and it triggered massive water crisis as the entire Durgapur city, its large scale industries and the farm areas till the Bardhaman district are solely dependent on this single water source. The news of the tragedy was conveyed to all next morning, which caused much concern among everyone in the city. The mayor of Durgapur urged for immediate action from Government of West Bengal following which Govt. of West Bengal sent a team of engineers to resolve the issue. Massive [[water scarcity]] had hit the Durgapur city and its adjoining areas. Electricity production was hampered. All the water contained in the reservoir was emptied and then the engineers worked all day and night and after few days the glitch was fixed by choking the lock gate region. Waters from Maithon and Panchet dams were released to fill the reservoir for supply of water. For permanent solution a new lock gate was required to be installed. To accomplish the task the engineers again wanted to empty the reservoir and later fill it up with waters from Maithon and Panchet dams yet again. This time Maithon dam expressed its inability to do so because sufficient amount of water was not available to them too. Following this a floating platform was brought to Durgapur. Using that floating platform, the lock gate was permanently fixed in phase wise manner.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/kolkata/durgapur-barrage-runs-dry-after-lock-gate-breaks-township-faces-water-scarcity/story-bOlCabLMNqV3blm9dJZRiI.html|title=Durgapur water crisis}}</ref>

The incident forced authorities to look for an alternative water source for supply of water in wake of such circumstances. Considerations are being made. A water body called Nachan Dam was selected for this purpose. Its viability and efficiency of water supply is currently being examined.<ref>{{Cite web|last=NANDI|first=SOUMITRA|date=2017-12-17|title=DMC mulling reservoir to store water of Nachan dam|url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/kolkata/dmc-mulling-reservoir-to-store-water-of-nachan-dam-275460|access-date=2020-11-01|website=www.millenniumpost.in|language=en}}</ref>

On October 31st 2020, the 31st gate of the barrage got bent because of pressure exerted by water, leading to a massive water outflow.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Durgapur: Bent barrage gate fuels water supply crisis fears|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/durgapur-bent-barrage-gate-fuels-water-supply-crisis-fears/cid/1796160|access-date=2020-11-01|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> The officials of West Burdwan and Bankura administration worry that the incident could trigger a scarcity of drinking water in both districts due to the unavailability of water in the upper catchment area.<ref name=":0" /> The superintendent engineer of Damodar irrigation circle is hopeful to repair or replace the gate within 48 hours as they need the upper catchment area dry to carry out the work.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-31|title=Broken lockgate in Durgapur Barrage leads to panic among locals; BJP blames TMC-led Govt|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/broken-lockgate-durgapur-barrage-leads-panic-among-locals-bjp-blames-tmc-led-govt-1502932815.html|access-date=2020-11-01|website=The Statesman|language=en-US}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Barrage_And_Irrigation_System_Of_DVC_JI02902 Water Resources Information System of India]
* [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4742286881342810618# Durgapur Barrage on Google Video]

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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Durgapur, West Bengal]]
[[Category:Dams in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Barrages in India]]
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