Srisailam Project earns place in World Book of Records
The Srisailam Dam Project has been recognized by the World Book of Records for its engineering excellence and flood resistance. The project, which serves irrigation and power needs, is noted for its massive crest gates and ability to withstand extreme river inflows.
Why it matters
This recognition highlights the historical and engineering significance of major Indian infrastructure projects.
The Srisailam Dam Project earned a place in the World Book of Records for its remarkable engineering features and extraordinary resilience. It is the first project in Indian to achieve this distinction, said M. Venugopal Reddy, Superintending Engineer of Srisailam Project.
The Srisailam Project, whose construction began in 1960 and was completed in 1980, serves both the irrigation and hydel power generation purpose. Mr. Venugopal Reddy attributed the award to the project’s engineering features, which includes the massive crest gates measuring 60x55 feet, a unique engineering unmatched by any other project in South Asia.
The project is constructed at an elevation of approximately 980 feet above sea level and has an exceptional flood resistance. “During the devastating Krishna river floods in 2009, the project withstood a record-breaking flood inflow of 2.54 million cusecs, demonstrating its immense strength and structural integrity,” officials said.
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