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  • 4/5 Devendra K. 9 months ago on Google
    The main purpose of the dam is hydroelectricity with some irrigation in neighboring areas. Today the Koyna Hydroelectric Project is the largest completed hydroelectric power plant in India[2] having a total installed capacity of 1,960 MW. Due to its electricity generating potential, Koyna river is considered as the 'life line of Maharashtra'.[3] The spillway of the dam is located at the center. It has 6 radial gates. The dam plays a vital role of flood controlling in monsoon season. The catchment area dams the Koyna river and forms the Shivasagar Lake which is approximately 50 km (31 mi) in length. It is one of the largest civil engineering projects commissioned after Indian independence. The Koyna hydro-electric project is run by the Maharashtra State Electricity Board.[citation needed] The dam has withstood many earthquakes in the recent past, including the devastating 1967 Koynanagar earthquake, resulting in the dam developing some cracks. After the disaster grouting of the cracks was done. Also internal holes were drilled to relieve the hydrostatic pressures in the body of the dam. Indian scientific establishment has formulated an ambitious project to drill a deep borehole in the region and intensely study the earthquake activity. This would help in better understanding and possible forecast of earthquakes. The proposal is to drill up to 7 km and study the physical, geological and chemical processes and properties of the reservoir triggered earthquake zone in real time. It would be an international project to be led by Indian scientists.[4]
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  • 5/5 Aman J. 3 years ago on Google
    Good Place To Visit In Monsoon
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  • 5/5 R P. 2 years ago on Google
    The Koyna Dam is one of the largest dams in Maharashtra, India. It is a rubble-concrete dam constructed on Koyna River which rises in Mahabaleshwar, a hillstation in Sahyadri ranges. It is located in Koyna Nagar, Satara district, in the Western Ghats on the state highway between Chiplun and Karad.
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  • 5/5 Tejas D. 2 years ago on Google
    The main purpose of the dam is hydroelectricity with some irrigation in neighboring areas. Today the Koyna Hydroelectric Project is the largest completed hydroelectric power plant in India having a total installed capacity of 1,960 MW. Due to its electricity generating potential Koyna river is considered as the 'life line of Maharashtra'. The spillway of the dam is located at the center. It has 6 radial gates. The dam plays a vital role of flood controlling in monsoon season. The catchment area dams the Koyna river and forms the Shivasagar Lake which is approximately 50 km (31 mi) in length. It is one of the largest civil engineering projects commissioned after Indian independence. The Koyna hydro-electric project is run by the Maharashtra State Electricity Board.
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  • 3/5 Sa tish 9. 8 months ago on Google
    The construction of the Koyna dam started in the year 1956, and it was opened in 1964. The Tata group constructed a hydroelectric facility on the Koyna river after World War I (1914-18). The dam suffered a few cracks during the 1967 earthquake at Koyna Nagar. Many smaller earthquakes have also occurred around the dam
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  • 4/5 Pawar R. 2 years ago on Google
    The Koyna Dam is one of the largest dams in Maharashtra, India. It is a rubble-concrete dam constructed on Koyna River which rises in Mahabaleshwar, a hillstation in Sahyadri ranges. It is located in Koyna Nagar, Satara district, in the Western Ghats on the state highway between Chiplun and Karad.
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  • 5/5 Raj B. 4 years ago on Google
    The best n biggest dam of Maharashtra... With awesome view of surrounded mountains. This dam produces biggest lot of Electricity per year Maharashtra's top 1 hydrolic dam 🌟
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  • 5/5 Taufiq B. 4 years ago on Google
    Its wonderful dam in maharashtra. Koyna is the biggest dam in maharashtra state. It was very useful for sangli satara district. In the dam lake tapping is done.Nice place for the tourism.
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  • 4/5 Om M. 1 year ago on Google
    The Koyna Hydroelectric Project is the largest completed hydroelectric power plant in India. It is a complex project with four dams including the largest dam on the Koyna River, Maharashtra hence the name Koyna Hydroelectric Project. The project site is in Satara district near Patan.. The Deshmukhwadi village on which koyna dam is situated is migrated on hill station near to Koyna Dam.. It's a really wonderful place to bring your family and friends. In mansoon it looks awesome.
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  • 5/5 Pravin 1 year ago on Google
    The beautiful clear lake and the thick mysterious forests make Koyna valley the most sought after trekking destination of Maharashtra for weekend getaways and nature enthusiasts. With numerous peaks lining its edges and India's largest hydroelectric dam at a stone's throw, this valley becomes an undeniable favorite for adventure lovers. and most important thing - keep away your small childrens from edge things
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  • 5/5 Sachin K. 11 months ago on Google
    Best dam in India for me and view but without passes entry not allowed
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  • 3/5 Vineet Kumar M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a place which appears to have lost it glory long time back. This may be understandable as the work on the dam is complete. The dam per se is good but one cannot get a close up view of the dam. The backwaters look beautiful. Beyond this nothing good can be said about the surrounding areas maintained by the Dam authorities. Nehru memorial garden is pathetic, poorly maintained and has few visitors. The shops and eating joints in the garden have closed down and there appears to be a substandard movie & digital display in the conference hall by a set of people who are totally disinterested. Whatever little of Koyna Nagar was visible showed signs of neglect and decay.
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  • 5/5 Nikhil K. 3 years ago on Google
    The Koyna Dam is one of the largest dams in Maharashtra, India. It is a rubble-concrete dam constructed on Koyna River which rises in Mahabaleshwar, a hillstation in Sahyadri ranges. It is located in Koyna Nagar, Satara district, nestled in the Western Ghats on the state highway between Chiplun and Karad.
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  • 4/5 Omkar K. 1 year ago on Google
    Must visit to the Koyna dam,it's amazing place
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  • 5/5 Sourav Kumar S. 4 years ago on Google
    Koyna Dam is the largest dams in Maharashtra,constructed on Koyna river and Hydroelectric Project is the largest completed hydroelectric power plant in India. The Koyna Dam and Reservoir is nestled in the Western Ghats with total water capacity 105 TMC.
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  • 5/5 Tushar K. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Dam to visit.

  • 5/5 KaRaN R. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place for visit in rainy season.

  • 4/5 Pramod Mali (. 2 years ago on Google
    Chiplun also happens to be an industrial town and most people coming to this side tend to go to the River view resort, a popular getaway on weekends. The sunsets that can be seen from both the Vashishti river and Koyna Dam are so attractive that people book rooms to wake up to the sight of the brilliant scenery. Chiplun falls as an important station on the Konkan railway route for trains heading to Mumbai from Goa and South India. This gives you all the more reason to stop by at this little heavenly place for a breath of fresh air before you greet the city of dreams, Mumbai and all the chaos that comes with it. Travellers describe their experience here as the perfect picnic spot, with the scent of mangoes wafting through the air...

  • 5/5 PRATIK T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice dam and it plaaneed in brittish government, its most oldest dam

  • 5/5 Jagannath J. 1 year ago on Google
    The Koyna Hydroelectric Project is the largest hydroelectric power plant in India, just after Tehri Dam Project.[1] It is a complex project with four dams including the largest dam on the Koyna River, Maharashtra hence the name Koyna Hydroelectric Project. The project site is in Satara district.  Koyna Dam  Shivasagar lake The Koyana Dam situated near Koyananagar village. On river Koyana. The total capacity of the project is 1,960 MW. The project consists of four stages of power generation. All the generators are located in underground powerhouses excavated deep inside the mountains of the Western Ghats. A dam foot powerhouse also contributes to the electricity generation. Due to the project's electricity generating potential the Koyna River is considered as the life line of Maharashtra. The project takes advantage of the height of Western Ghats. Thus a very large hydraulic head is available over a very short distance.

  • 5/5 Nitish G. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place ever , my hometown. Best place to see. You can visit it in the monsoon, it feels like heaven. So beautiful nature view , good for photographers , shoots , and to see different varieties of birds . You have to take permission to go inside the dam. But you can see its beauty from hills.

  • 5/5 Sairaj J. 8 months ago on Google
    Koyna Dam is the largest dam in Maharashtra. People go there for fishing. Many people come here to catch fish in Dharana.

  • 5/5 Vikram S. 1 year ago on Google
    Its very huge dam with 105 TMC capacity. You cant go near dam without a gate pass and for gate pass there must be someone recognising you in the koyna nagar police station. It's really very hepatic and hard work to get a gate pass. Even the government officers can't visit there without the pass. So if you want to see gates of dam from backside then visit "nehru udyan". Just keep in mind if you are going by personal vehicle like bike or car you need to carry each and every document of your vehicle like RC book, puc, licence. As the checking is really a strictly matter there.


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