Supa Dam, Hydroelectric dam in Uttara Kannada District, India
Supa Dam is a hydroelectric facility that harnesses the Kalinadi River in Uttara Kannada to generate power for Karnataka. The structure holds back water to create a significant reservoir that feeds into the region's power system.
Construction began in the 1970s and was completed in the late 1980s, when the project entered operation. This development became part of Karnataka's effort to expand hydroelectric power generation.
The dam sits in a region where the Kalinadi River has deep importance for local communities who depend on its flow for agriculture and daily life. Water from this project shapes how people use the land downstream, affecting farming seasons and water access for villages in the area.
The area around the dam can become difficult to access during monsoon season, as water levels and rainfall affect site conditions. Checking local conditions before visiting helps ensure safe passage and better timing for exploration.
The facility feeds water into a cascade of power generation stations spread across several kilometers along the Kalinadi River. This tiered approach captures energy as water drops through different levels downstream.
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