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Visit Duration: 1-2 hours

Timings: Everyday , 10 AM to 6 PM .

Entry type: Paid

Entry Fee: 50

Entry Details: There is an Entry fee of INR 50 per person for visit Koyna Dam.

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One of the biggest dams in Maharashtra, India, is the Koyna Dam. It is a dam made of concrete and rubble that was built on the Koyna River, which originates in Mahabaleshwar, a hill town in the Sahyadri highlands. It is situated on the state route between Chiplun and Karad in Koyna Nagar, Satara district, in the Western Ghats.

Highlights of Koyna Dam

The dam's primary function is to generate hydroelectric power, with some irrigation in nearby areas. With a total installed capacity of 1,960 MW, the Koyna Hydroelectric Project is now India's largest constructed hydroelectric power project. The Koyna River, which has the ability to generate power, is known as Maharashtra's "life line" for this reason.
The dam's spillway is situated in the middle. There are six radial gates. In the monsoon season, the dam is essential for controlling floods. The Koyna River is dammed by the catchment area, creating the 50 km (31 km) long Shivasagar Lake. It ranks among the biggest civil engineering jobs ordered since India gained its freedom. The Maharashtra State Electricity Board is in charge of the Koyna hydroelectric plant.
The dam has developed several cracks as a result of enduring numerous earthquakes recently, particularly the deadly Koynanagar earthquake in 1967. After the catastrophe, the cracks were grouted. Additionally, internal holes were drilled in the dam's body to release hydrostatic pressures. The scientific community in India has developed a large-scale effort to drill a deep borehole in the area and carefully examine the earthquake activity. This would aid in a better comprehension of and potential earthquake forecast. The plan calls for drilling up to 7 km and real-time analysis of the physical, geological, and chemical processes and characteristics of the earthquake zone caused by the reservoir. It would be an international undertaking that Indian scientists would oversee.
The spillway section of the dam was upgraded in 2006 after the non-overflow segment was strengthened in 1973. The dam is now anticipated to be secure against any upcoming earthquakes, even those of a greater intensity than that of 1967.

Koyna Dam Overview

Points Of Interest for Koyna Dam

It begins close to Mahabaleshwar, a well-known hill town in the Western Ghats' Sahyadri hills.
The Deccan plateau in the Western Ghats region normally represents a physiographic setting, and the river's elevation ranges from 550 metres to 1,460 metres above mean sea level.
In contrast to the majority of Maharashtra's rivers, which flow from the east to the west, it flows from the north to the south.
Preeti Sangam, which translates to "confluence of love," is the name given to the confluence of the rivers Krishna and Koyna in Karad.
India's leading sugar-producing state is Karad in Maharashtra, which is well known for its sugar production. For 2021–2022, 138 lakh tonnes of sugar will be produced in Maharashtra.
As a result of its capacity to produce electricity through the Koyna Hydroelectric Project, the Koyna River is also regarded as the "Life Line of Maharashtra."
The Satara district of Maharashtra's Deccan topography has the river, which is 130 km long, 100 metres wide, and has a basin that is 2,036 km2 in size.
Kera, Wang, Morna, and Mahind are the four tributaries of the Koyna River. Kera, Wang, and Morna are among the tributaries that have been dammed.

Best time to visit Koyna Dam

The greatest time to travel is during the monsoon season, which lasts from August to October. During this time, a wide range of lovely flowers bloom together with the region's flora and fauna.

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