Thippagondanahalli Reservoir

Picture: Tippagondanahalli dam water

Picture: Tippagondanahalli dam gate

Thippagondanahalli Reservoir, also known as T G Halli Dam or Chamarajsagar, is located at the confluence of the Arkavathy River and Kumudavathi River, 35 km west of Bangalore, India. It is used by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) as a major source of drinking water for western Bangalore.^[1] The lake is a man-made reservoir, created by the building of a dam which was inaugurated in 1933. Bharath Rathna Sir M Visvesvaraya supervised the construction work.

Water crisis

In the summer of 2007, the lack of rain in the watershed for the reservoir, along with use of the water for the city (BWSSB typically pumps 35 million litres per day into the western parts of the city.) caused the lake to become nearly dry.^[1]

Recreational use

Thippagondanahalli is also popular recreation location, especially during summer months. It is located in Magadi road. Best time to visit this place is September to February.

Manchinabele dam

Savandurga visible from Manchanabele reservoir.

Manchanabele dam is nearby downstream. It is a trekking location.^[2] It provides water to Magadi town, Kayaking also conducted here. Species of Water Snakes are also visible ^[3]

See also

• Dodda Alada Mara
• Lakes in Bangalore
• Savandurga

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "It pours, but T G Halli reservoir remains dry", Deccan Herald, June 27, 2007, accessed August 11, 2007
2. ^ [1]
3. ^ "Water Snake at Manchinbele Dam"

The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/05/stories/2007040521910500.htm

Coordinates: 12°58′24″N 77°20′33″E / 12.97333°N 77.3425°E / 12.97333; 77.3425