Kala Dam
Dam in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, India
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Kala or Kalo Dam is a dam in the Mayurbhanj district in the state of Odisha, India.[1] It is located 8 km from Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj. The dam is near about 2 km in length and 3.5 km in breadth. It covers a wide area with plenty of water.[2] The dam provides water to nearby villages.[3][4][5]
OfficialnameKalo dam
LocationKaptipada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Coordinates21.5243°N 86.4567°E
PurposeIrrigation
| Kala Dam | |
|---|---|
Kalo dam view with Similipal mountain view in background | |
  Kala Dam Location within India | |
| Official name | Kalo dam |
| Location | Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha |
| Coordinates | 21.5243°N 86.4567°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Construction began | 1973 |
| Opening date | 1982 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Gravity, masonry |
| Impounds | Kala River |
| Length | 2,458 m (8,064 ft) |
| Spillways | 5 |
| Spillway type | Ogee spillway |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 29.70 Mm3 |
Characteristics
The length of the dam is 2 km. Many villages depend on the dam and the population of fish provides affordable sustenance for the area.[6]
A nearby guest house is maintained by the government of Odisha.[7] There is also a guest house where tourists can stay.
