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{{Infobox | {{Infobox body of water | ||
| name = Gobind Sagar Lake | | name = Gobind Sagar Lake | ||
| image = Bilaspur in Rain.jpg | | image = Bilaspur in Rain.jpg | ||
| alt = View of Gobind Sagar lake in the monsoon | |||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
|pushpin_map=India Himachal Pradesh | | pushpin_map = India Himachal Pradesh#India | ||
| pushpin_map_alt = Location of Gobind Sagar lake within Himachal Pradesh | |||
| location = [[Una District]] and [[Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur District]], [[Himachal Pradesh]] | | location = [[Una District]] and [[Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur District]], [[Himachal Pradesh]] | ||
| coords = {{Coord|31|25|N|76|30|E|region:IN_type:waterbody_source:GNS-enwiki|display=inline,title}} | | coords = {{Coord|31|25|N|76|30|E|region:IN_type:waterbody_source:GNS-enwiki|display=inline,title}} | ||
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| depth = | | depth = | ||
| max-depth = {{convert|163.07|m|abbr=on}} | | max-depth = {{convert|163.07|m|abbr=on}} | ||
| volume = {{convert|7,501,775|acre.ft|km3|sigfig=3|abbr=on}}<ref> | | volume = {{convert|7,501,775|acre.ft|km3|sigfig=3|abbr=on}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.walkthroughindia.com/walkthroughs/top-5-largest-reservoir-in-india/|title = Top 5 Largest Reservoir in India}}</ref> | ||
| residence_time = | | residence_time = | ||
| shore = | | shore = | ||
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| reference = [http://www.fao.org/docrep/003/v5930e/v5930e13.htm FAO] | | reference = [http://www.fao.org/docrep/003/v5930e/v5930e13.htm FAO] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Gobind Sagar Lake is a''' [[reservoir]] situated in [[Una (Himachal Pradesh Assembly constituency)|Una]] and [[Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur]] districts of [[Himachal Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.himachaltourism.gov.in/ |title=himachaltourism.gov.in |access-date=30 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100324124730/http://himachaltourism.gov.in/ |archive-date=24 March 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is formed by the [[Bhakra Dam]]. | '''Gobind Sagar Lake is a''' [[reservoir]] situated in [[Una (Himachal Pradesh Assembly constituency)|Una]] and [[Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur]] districts of [[Himachal Pradesh]], India.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.himachaltourism.gov.in/ |title=himachaltourism.gov.in |access-date=30 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100324124730/http://himachaltourism.gov.in/ |archive-date=24 March 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is formed by the [[Bhakra Dam]]. | ||
The reservoir is on the river [[Sutlej]] and is named in honour of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth Sikh guru. One of the world's highest [[gravity dams]], the Bhakra dam rises nearly 225.5 m above its lowest foundations. Under the supervision of the American dam-builder, [[Harvey Slocum]],<ref>India After Gandhi. | The reservoir is on the river [[Sutlej]] and is named in honour of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth Sikh guru. One of the world's highest [[gravity dams]], the Bhakra dam rises nearly 225.5 m above its lowest foundations. Under the supervision of the American dam-builder, [[Harvey Slocum]],<ref>India After Gandhi. | ||
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</ref> work began in 1955 and was completed in 1962. To maintain the water level, the flow of the river [[Beas River|Beas]] was channelized to Gobind Sagar by the Beas-Sutlej link which was accomplished in 1976.<ref>http://www.himachalworld.com/himachal-geography/lakes-in-himachal.html</ref> | </ref> work began in 1955 and was completed in 1962. To maintain the water level, the flow of the river [[Beas River|Beas]] was channelized to Gobind Sagar by the Beas-Sutlej link which was accomplished in 1976.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.himachalworld.com/himachal-geography/lakes-in-himachal.html|title = Lakes in himachal, maharana pratap sagar, gobind sagar, khajjiar, manimahesh, prashar, chandra tal, suraj tal, dashir, nako, rewalsar, lama dal lake}}</ref> | ||
== Location and other aspects == | == Location and other aspects == | ||
The reservoir lies in the [[Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur District]] and [[Una District]]. Bilaspur is about | The reservoir lies in the [[Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur District]] and [[Una District]]. Bilaspur is about 91 km away from the [[Bhakra Dam]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://hpbilaspur.nic.in/distances.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=31 July 2014 |archive-date=11 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120211234831/http://hpbilaspur.nic.in/distances.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> Its name given by Former Chairman of PSEB SardarJi Harbans Singh Somal, in honor of 10th Guru Gobind Singh Ji. In October and November, when the water level of the reservoir is high, a series of regattas are organised by the ''Tourism and Civil Aviation'' department. | ||
Gobind Sagar was declared a water fowl refuge in 1962. [[Fishing]] is commonly practiced here. It has about fifty one species and sub species. [[Bangana dero]], [[Tor putitora]], [[Sperata seenghala]] and [[Mirror carp]] are some of the common species found here. | Gobind Sagar was declared a water fowl refuge in 1962. [[Fishing]] is commonly practiced here. It has about fifty one species and sub species. [[Bangana dero]], [[Tor putitora]], [[Sperata seenghala]] and [[Mirror carp]] are some of the common species found here. | ||
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  Gobind Sagar Lake  Gobind Sagar Lake | |
| Location | Una District and Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 31°25′N 76°30′E / 31.417°N 76.500°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | 4.4- 8.0 million cusecs |
| Primary outflows | 4.9- 7.0 million cusecs |
| Basin countries | India |
| Max. depth | 163.07 m (535.0 ft) |
| Water volume | 7,501,775 acre⋅ft (9.25 km3)[1] |
| Settlements | Una And Bilaspur |
| References | FAO |
Gobind Sagar Lake is a reservoir situated in Una and Bilaspur districts of Himachal Pradesh, India.[2] It is formed by the Bhakra Dam.
The reservoir is on the river Sutlej and is named in honour of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh guru. One of the world's highest gravity dams, the Bhakra dam rises nearly 225.5 m above its lowest foundations. Under the supervision of the American dam-builder, Harvey Slocum,[3] work began in 1955 and was completed in 1962. To maintain the water level, the flow of the river Beas was channelized to Gobind Sagar by the Beas-Sutlej link which was accomplished in 1976.[4]
Location and other aspects[edit | edit source]
The reservoir lies in the Bilaspur District and Una District. Bilaspur is about 91 km away from the Bhakra Dam.[5] Its name given by Former Chairman of PSEB SardarJi Harbans Singh Somal, in honor of 10th Guru Gobind Singh Ji. In October and November, when the water level of the reservoir is high, a series of regattas are organised by the Tourism and Civil Aviation department.
Gobind Sagar was declared a water fowl refuge in 1962. Fishing is commonly practiced here. It has about fifty one species and sub species. Bangana dero, Tor putitora, Sperata seenghala and Mirror carp are some of the common species found here.
Water Sports[edit | edit source]
Govind Sagar Lake reservoir in Una and Bilaspur Districts of Himachal Pradesh with its 56 km length and nearly 3 km breadth. It offers a variety of water-sports activities in close collaboration with the Directorate tourism and Civil Aviation and Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports. Due to seasonal water level fluctuation, watersports are mainly confined to half of the year i.e. August to January. During this period the activities include swimming, surfing, water-skiing, kayaking, rowing, canoeing, white water river rafting. Courses are conducted at three levels – beginners, intermediate and advance. For this Tourism Department of Himachal Pradesh has constructed a huge Water Sports Complex in Luhnu Ground, Bilaspur with all the boarding, lodging and equipment facilities. River rafting or white water rafting, as it is also called, is swiftly making Bilaspur a focus for this sport. Non swimmers and novices can also have this thrilling experience in an inflatable rubber dinghy, on some of the gentler rapids.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Top 5 Largest Reservoir in India".
- ↑ "himachaltourism.gov.in". Archived from the original on 24 March 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ↑ India After Gandhi. Ramachandra Guha (2008). India After Gandhi, page 215. Pan Macmillan Ltd., London.
- ↑ "Lakes in himachal, maharana pratap sagar, gobind sagar, khajjiar, manimahesh, prashar, chandra tal, suraj tal, dashir, nako, rewalsar, lama dal lake".
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 11 February 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
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External links[edit | edit source]
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