Tungabhadra Dam

It was made across the Tunga Bhadra River in Hosapete, Ballari district, and can be used for many things. TB Dam has a lot of things to see and do. Most people who go to Hampi also stop at TB Dam. The Tungabhadra Dam is one of the best places to visit in Hampi.

It is on the Tungabhadra River, a branch of the Krishna River and famous as Pampa Sagar. The Dam is in the Karnataka district of Koppal in Munirabad. As a dam, it can be for water crops, make electricity, stop floods, and other things.

The Tunga Bhadra Pond can hold 101 TMC of water and has a catchment area that covers 28,000 square km. The TB Dam is about 49.5 meters tall and has 33 crest gates.

When the rainbow lights up the TB Dam at night, it is a beautiful sight to see. Different colours are added to the water from the 33 crest gates. Every day from 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM, the sound and light show happens at the Dam. There may be exceptions if it is a holiday or the water level is low.

On which river is the Tungabhadra Dam?

The Tungabhadra Dam is on top of the Tungabhadra River. It is a branch of the Krishna River located near Hosapete, Karnataka. It's famous as a dam or joint project. The Indian state of Karnataka is where the Tungabhadra River starts and where it runs for most of its length.

Which king-built Dam on the Tungabhadra River?

Devaraya was king of the Vijayanagara Empire from 1406 to 1422. People say that he brought many important infrastructure changes, like new water management methods. He built a big wall across the Tungabhadra River.

Which waterfall is in the Tungabhadra River?

The most well-known waterfall in the river Tungabhadra is Hampi. The Magod Falls are a famous waterfall in the North Canara district in the town of Yellapur. The Tungabhadra dam is worth visiting during the Hampi tour package.