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{{Short description|Dam in Tamil Nadu, India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2016}}
{{Infobox dam
| name = Krishnagiri-Dam
| name_official = Krishnagiri Reservoir Project Dam
| image = KRP Dam.jpg
| image_caption = Krishnagiri Dam
| image_alt = Krishnagiri Dam
| location_map = India Tamil Nadu
| location_map_size =
| location_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India
| location_map_alt =
| coordinates = {{coord|12|29|37.44|N|78|10|41.51|E|display=inline,title|region:IN_type:landmark}}
| country = India
| location = [[Krishnagiri district]], Tamil Nadu
| purpose = [[Irrigation]]
| status = O
| construction_began = 1955
| opening = 1957
| demolished =
| cost = ₹15.9 million
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| dam_type = [[Gravity dam|Gravity]]
| dam_crosses = Ponniar River
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| spillway_type = OGEE
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| res_name = Krishnagiri Reservoir
| res_capacity_total = 68.2 MCM
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The '''Krishnagiri Dam''' is a [[dam]] that spans the [[Ponnaiyar River|Thenpennai River]] by the village of Dhuduganahalli, located in the [[Krishnagiri district]], Tamil Nadu, India. The Krishnagiri Dam is also known as '''Krishnagiri Reservoir''' '''Project (KRP) Dam'''. The KRP Dam is located {{convert|7|km|abbr=on}} from [[Krishnagiri]], between [[Dharmapuri]] and Krishnagiri which irrigates thousands of acres of land around Krishnagiri.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.krishnagiri.tn.nic.in/tourism.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080311091934/http://www.krishnagiri.tn.nic.in/tourism.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-03-11|title=Tourist Places-Krishnagiri District|website=www.krishnagiri.tn.nic.in|access-date=2016-08-02}}</ref> The dam has been operational since 10 November 1957, inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu [[K. Kamaraj]].<ref name=":1" />

== History ==
The KRP Dam Project was proposed in the First [[Five-Year Plans of India|Five Year Plans of India]] and started in the year 1955. The Dam works are completed in the Second [[Five-Year Plans of India|Five Year Plans of India]] and is operational from 1958.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Krishnagiri_Medium_Irrigation_Project_JI02566|title=Krishnagiri Medium Irrigation Project JI02566 -|website=india-wris.nrsc.gov.in|access-date=2016-08-02|archive-date=24 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924112213/http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Krishnagiri_Medium_Irrigation_Project_JI02566|url-status=dead}}</ref> The project was inaugurated by the [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]] [[K. Kamaraj]]. This is one of the major [[irrigation]] schemes planned in Kamaraj's period . The other projects are [[Lower Bhavani Project Canal|Lower Bhavani]], [[Manimuthar River (tributary of Thamirabarani)|Mani Muthuar]], [[Cauvery delta]], Aarani River, [[Vaigai Dam]], [[Amaravathi Dam|Amravathi]], [[Sathanur Reservoir|Sathanur]], Pullambadi, [[Parambikulam Dam|Parambikulam]] and Neyaru Dams.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.perunthalaivar.org/english/achievement/tech-achievements/|title=Perunthalaivar Kamaraj K " Industrial|website=www.perunthalaivar.org|access-date=2016-08-02|archive-date=18 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160718185301/http://www.perunthalaivar.org/english/achievement/tech-achievements/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The approved cost of the project is ₹20.2 million. The project was completed within ₹15.9 million (Actual cost). The project is covered under CADA (Command Area Development Authority) Scheme.<ref name=":1" />

== Dimensions ==
The KRP dam is 990.59 m long and Max Height of the dam is 29.26 meters above Foundation. Total Volume content of Dam is 509 thousand cubic meters. The [[Spillway]] is ogee crest type and the crest level is 483.11 meters. The capacity of the Spillway is 4061 cu. meters with a designed flood capacity of 4233.33 Cu. meters. There are eight spillway gates of sixe 12.19 x 6.10 meters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Krishnagiri_Dam_D00957|title=Krishnagiri Dam D00957 -|website=india-wris.nrsc.gov.in|access-date=2016-08-02}}</ref>

The water level is at its maximum of 484.63 metres, for which the Full Reservoir Level is 483.11 metres. The catchment area for the [[Krishnagiri Reservoir project|Krishnagiri Reservoir]] is 5428.43Sq. km. The initial gross storage capacity of the dam was 68.2 MCM.<ref>Central Water Commission, New Delhi, Compendium of sedimentation of Reservoirs in India (2020 Ed), List of Reservoirs which have lost 25% of their gross storage, sl.no.22</ref> However due heavy sedimentation, the dam's capacity as of 2006 was 47.16 MCM (million cubic meters) only<ref>Central Water Commission, New Delhi, National Register of large dams(2019 Ed), PIC no TN12MH0016</ref>

== Tourist attraction ==
[[File:Krish dam.jpg|alt=Park|thumb|KRP Dam Park|left]]
The KRP Dam Park near the KRP Dam is developed and maintained by [[Tamil Nadu Public Works Department]]. This is a famous tourist spot. This dam is flooded with tourists during the weekends.<ref name=":0" />

The entry ticket for a person is ₹5. There is two wheeler and four wheeler parking facility available near the park. There are monkeys around the park. The park has children's play area, fountains, lawn and jogger footpath. The KRP Dam and the park is suitable to visit throughout the year. The park is open all days of the week.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}

== Irrigation and agriculture ==
The Krishnagiri Medium Irrigation Project is a medium major medium irrigation project in Tamil Nadu. Farmers in Periyamuthur, Sundekuppam, [[Thimmapuram]], Souteaalli, Thalialli, Kalvealli, [[Kundalapatty|Kundalapatti]], Mittaalli, Erraalli, Penneswaramadam, Kaveripattinam, Balekuli, Marichettihalli, [[Nagojanahalli|Nagojanaalli]], Janapparuralli and Paiyur would benefit.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/water-released-from-krp-dam-to-benefit-9012-acres/article7472087.ece|title=Water released from KRP Dam to benefit 9,012 acres|date=28 July 2015|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-08-02}}</ref> The Culturable Command Area (CCA) as well as Ultimate Irrigation Potential of the Krishnagiri Medium Irrigation Project is 3.65 Th ha.<ref name=":1" />

== See also ==
* [[Ponnaiyar River|Thenpennai River]]
* [[Krishnagiri]]
* [[Tamil Nadu Public Works Department|Public Work Department Tamil Nadu]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Hydrography of Tamil Nadu}}

[[Category:Dams in Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:1957 establishments in Madras State]]
[[Category:Dams completed in 1957]]
[[Category:20th-century architecture in India]]

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