Bargi Dam
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Bargi Dam
Bargi Dam is one of the first completed Dam
out of the chain of 30 major dams to be constructed on Narmada River
in Madhya Pradesh
, India
. Two major irrigation projects, named Bargi Diversion Project and Rani Avantibai Lodhi Sagar Project, have been developed by Bargi Dam. The Narmada is the largest river in Madhya Pradesh, flowing towards the west and falling in the Arabian Sea
. Its total length is 1312 km of which it covers 1072 km in Madhya Pradesh.
The Central Water and Power Commission conceptualized the proposal of this dam construction in 1968 envisaging irrigation
in 2,980 square kilometres and hydropower
generation capacity of 105 MW. (Source: DPR, Govt of M.P. 1968). Later the Bargi diversion scheme was planned, increasing the total irrigation potential to 4,370 square kilometres. The dam construction work started in 1974 and was completed in 1990 when the dam was filled to its complete capacity. Although the proposed power generation was 105 MW, currently only 90 MW is being generated in this HydroPower Generation Plant. Two independent units of 45 MW each have been set up and they function mainly during the evening time. A visit to the HydroPower Station, which is located right besides the Dam, is possible with prior written permission from the Dam Authorities.
The height of the dam is 69 m and length 5.4 km. A lake of about 75 km in length and 4.5 km width, spreading over 267.97 km². In Jabalpur, Mandla
and Seoni districts is formed when the water is impounded up to the dam FRL of 422.76 m.
Recently, M.P. Tourism has constructed a resort on the far right bank of the Bargi Dam (besides the Right Bank Canal Sluice). The resort, Maikal Resort, is a small hotel mainly including 6 rooms (all air conditioned) and a restaurant. The view from each of these rooms is splendid as each of the rooms overlooks the Dam Water / Reservoir. Besides all these rooms, there is also a cruise in the reservoir water on a boat / cruise liner called as Narmada Queen. Also facilities like Speed Boating, Water Scooters, Paddle Boating, etc have been provided for the tourists. The main attraction of Bargi Dam and the surrounding area is the calm that the water provides by introducing a soothing feeling in oneself.
Also due to the Dam waters, a number of birds are spotted in and around the Dam area. The main birds spotted are the Crane, Mayna, Pigeons, Parrots and local Sparrows / Black Sparrows. The place is a must visit for any student of the subject of Ornithology.
Bargi Dam is one of the first completed Dam
Dam
A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. Hydropower and pumped-storage hydroelectricity are...
out of the chain of 30 major dams to be constructed on Narmada River
Narmada River
The Narmada , also called Rewa is a river in central India and the fifth largest river in the Indian subcontinent. It is the third largest river that completely flows within India after Ganges and Godavari...
in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. Two major irrigation projects, named Bargi Diversion Project and Rani Avantibai Lodhi Sagar Project, have been developed by Bargi Dam. The Narmada is the largest river in Madhya Pradesh, flowing towards the west and falling in the Arabian Sea
Arabian Sea
The Arabian Sea is a region of the Indian Ocean bounded on the east by India, on the north by Pakistan and Iran, on the west by the Arabian Peninsula, on the south, approximately, by a line between Cape Guardafui in northeastern Somalia and Kanyakumari in India...
. Its total length is 1312 km of which it covers 1072 km in Madhya Pradesh.
The Central Water and Power Commission conceptualized the proposal of this dam construction in 1968 envisaging irrigation
Irrigation
Irrigation may be defined as the science of artificial application of water to the land or soil. It is used to assist in the growing of agricultural crops, maintenance of landscapes, and revegetation of disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall...
in 2,980 square kilometres and hydropower
Hydropower
Hydropower, hydraulic power, hydrokinetic power or water power is power that is derived from the force or energy of falling water, which may be harnessed for useful purposes. Since ancient times, hydropower has been used for irrigation and the operation of various mechanical devices, such as...
generation capacity of 105 MW. (Source: DPR, Govt of M.P. 1968). Later the Bargi diversion scheme was planned, increasing the total irrigation potential to 4,370 square kilometres. The dam construction work started in 1974 and was completed in 1990 when the dam was filled to its complete capacity. Although the proposed power generation was 105 MW, currently only 90 MW is being generated in this HydroPower Generation Plant. Two independent units of 45 MW each have been set up and they function mainly during the evening time. A visit to the HydroPower Station, which is located right besides the Dam, is possible with prior written permission from the Dam Authorities.
The height of the dam is 69 m and length 5.4 km. A lake of about 75 km in length and 4.5 km width, spreading over 267.97 km². In Jabalpur, Mandla
Mandla
-Demographics: India census, Mandla had a population of 45,907. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mandla has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 72%. Majority of Population belongs Adivasi, so...
and Seoni districts is formed when the water is impounded up to the dam FRL of 422.76 m.
Recently, M.P. Tourism has constructed a resort on the far right bank of the Bargi Dam (besides the Right Bank Canal Sluice). The resort, Maikal Resort, is a small hotel mainly including 6 rooms (all air conditioned) and a restaurant. The view from each of these rooms is splendid as each of the rooms overlooks the Dam Water / Reservoir. Besides all these rooms, there is also a cruise in the reservoir water on a boat / cruise liner called as Narmada Queen. Also facilities like Speed Boating, Water Scooters, Paddle Boating, etc have been provided for the tourists. The main attraction of Bargi Dam and the surrounding area is the calm that the water provides by introducing a soothing feeling in oneself.
Also due to the Dam waters, a number of birds are spotted in and around the Dam area. The main birds spotted are the Crane, Mayna, Pigeons, Parrots and local Sparrows / Black Sparrows. The place is a must visit for any student of the subject of Ornithology.