Bhadbhada Dam
Dam in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
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The Bhadbhada dam is a set of 11 sluice gates at the south-east corner of Upper lake in Bhopal. It was constructed in 1965.[1] The gates are used to control the outflow of water from the lake to Kaliasote river,[2] and are usually opened only when the city receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon season. It has a full tank level of 1,666.80 feet (508.04 m).[3][failed verification]
OfficialnameBhadbhada dam
LocationBhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates23°12′30″N 77°22′44″E
Openingdate1965
| Bhadbhada dam | |
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 Interactive map of Bhadbhada dam | |
| Official name | Bhadbhada dam |
| Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 23°12′30″N 77°22′44″E |
| Opening date | 1965 |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Upper Lake (Bhopal) |
| Total capacity | 117.05×106 m3 (4.134×109 cu ft) |
