Lakshmi Barrage
| Lakshmi Barrage | |
|---|---|
Medigadda Barrage at Mahadevpur Mandal | |
| Location | Medigadda (village), Mahadevpur Telangana |
| Coordinates | 18°42′13.8″N 80°05′21″E / 18.703833°N 80.08917°E |
| Purpose | Multi-purpose |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2 May 2016 |
| Opening date | 21 June 2019 |
| Construction cost | ₹1849 crores |
| Built by | Larsen & Toubro |
| Owner(s) | Government of Telangana |
| Operator(s) | Irrigation & CAD Department, Government of Telangana |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Barrage |
| Impounds | Godavari River |
| Length | 1632 m |
| Spillways | 85 |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Lakshmi Barrage |
| Total capacity | 16 tmcft |
| Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Limited |
| Commission date | Planned |
| Type | Tidal barrage |
The Lakshmi Barrage, also known as the Medigadda Barrage is the starting point of the proposed Kaleshwaram Project which envisages construction of three barrages between Yellampally & Medigadda. Its objective is to utilize Godavari water for drinking and irrigation. The Barrage/Project site is located at Medigadda Village, Mahadevpur Mandal, Jayashankar Bhupalpally district in Telangana State, India.
Proposed Barrage Details:
| Barrage | Bed Level (meters) | Pond Level (meters) | Gross Storage (in TMC) | Number of Gates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medigadda Barrage | 89.0 | 100.0 | 16.17 | 85 |