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The KRP dam is 990.59 m long and Max Height of the dam is 29.26 meters above Foundation. Total Volume content of Dam is 509 TMC. The [[Spillway]] is ogee crest type and the crest level is 483.11 meters. The capacity of the Spillway is 4061 cu. meters with a designed flood capacity of 4233.33 Cu. meters. There are eight spillway gates of sixe 12.19 x 6.10 meters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Krishnagiri_Dam_D00957|title=Krishnagiri Dam D00957 -|website=india-wris.nrsc.gov.in|access-date=2016-08-02}}</ref> | The KRP dam is 990.59 m long and Max Height of the dam is 29.26 meters above Foundation. Total Volume content of Dam is 509 TMC. The [[Spillway]] is ogee crest type and the crest level is 483.11 meters. The capacity of the Spillway is 4061 cu. meters with a designed flood capacity of 4233.33 Cu. meters. There are eight spillway gates of sixe 12.19 x 6.10 meters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Krishnagiri_Dam_D00957|title=Krishnagiri Dam D00957 -|website=india-wris.nrsc.gov.in|access-date=2016-08-02}}</ref> | ||
The water level is at its maximum of 484.63 metres, for which the Full Reservoir Level is 483.11 metres. The catchment area for the [[Krishnagiri Reservoir project|Krishnagiri Reservoir]] is 5428.43Sq. km. The Gross Storage Capacity 68.2 MCM. | The water level is at its maximum of 484.63 metres, for which the Full Reservoir Level is 483.11 metres. The catchment area for the [[Krishnagiri Reservoir project|Krishnagiri Reservoir]] is 5428.43Sq. km. The Gross Storage Capacity 68.2 MCM.{{cn|date=February 2022}} | ||
== Tourist Attraction == | == Tourist Attraction == | ||
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The KRP Dam Park near the KRP Dam is developed and maintained by [[Tamil Nadu Public Works Department]]. This is a famous tourist spot. This dam is flooded with tourists during the weekends.<ref name=":0" /> | The KRP Dam Park near the KRP Dam is developed and maintained by [[Tamil Nadu Public Works Department]]. This is a famous tourist spot. This dam is flooded with tourists during the weekends.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
The entry ticket for a person is ₹5. There is two wheeler and four wheeler parking facility available near the park. There are monkeys around the park. The park has children's play area, fountains, lawn and jogger footpath. The KRP Dam and the park is suitable to visit throughout the year. The park is open all days of the week. | The entry ticket for a person is ₹5. There is two wheeler and four wheeler parking facility available near the park. There are monkeys around the park. The park has children's play area, fountains, lawn and jogger footpath. The KRP Dam and the park is suitable to visit throughout the year. The park is open all days of the week.{{cn|date=February 2022}} | ||
== Irrigation and Agriculture == | == Irrigation and Agriculture == | ||