Kolar Dam
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ImpoundsKolar river
Height45 m (148 ft)
| Kolar Dam | |
|---|---|
  Kolar Dam Location of Kolar Dam in Madhya Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 22°57′34″N 77°20′46″E / 22.959520°N 77.346175°E |
| Owners | Government of Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Kolar river |
| Height | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Length | 590 m (1,940 ft) |
Kolar Dam is located on 35 km south-west of Bhopal city. It is built on Kolar river which is a tributary river of Narmada river. This dam is constructed near Lawakhweri village in Sehore district.[1][2]
Dam water is a raw water source for Kolar Water Treatment Plant which is managed by Public Health Engineering Department of Madhya Pradesh. This plant avails approx. 153 MLD treated water to Bhopal city which is 60% of total water supply to city. Its water treatment plant is largest and best among water treatment plants arranging water supply to Bhopal city.[3][4][5]
