Gadwal: The Priyadarshini Jurala Project (PJP) dam on the Krishna River saw a significant rise in water inflow by 6:00 PM on June 26, 2025. Early monsoon rains upstream have increased water levels, so the reservoir is being carefully managed through controlled spillway releases and lift irrigation.
Reservoir Details:
The current water height is 317.360 meters. The dam can fill up to 318.516 meters. It holds a total of 7.389 TMC, with 3.682 TMC available for use. At full capacity, it can store 9.657 TMC. The water is just 1.156 meters below the full mark, ensuring enough supply for irrigation and power for now.
Water Flow:
The dam received 98,000 cusecs of water. To manage this, 1,03,307 cusecs are being released. This includes a spillway discharge of 73,998 cusecs from 12 gates and a powerhouse output of 27,461 cusecs.
Irrigation and Canal Usage:
- Bhima Lift-I: 650 cusecs
- Koilsagar Lift: 315 cusecs
- Left Main Canal: 550 cusecs
- Right Main Canal: 290 cusecs
- RDS Link Canal: 150 cusecs
There’s no water being drawn by Parallel Canal or Bhima Lift-II. Evaporation accounts for 43 cusecs. Nettampadu Lift and other sources are currently inactive.
The outflow exceeds inflow by 5,307 cusecs, indicating active management to handle potential future inflows.
Operational Insights:
Spillway gates are in use to prevent flooding. The powerhouse helps generate electricity and keeps water levels balanced. The Bhima and Koilsagar lifts are active, but Nettampadu and Bhima-II are not, likely due to demand issues. Water is also flowing through main canals to support agriculture downstream.
Safety and Management:
With increasing monsoon activity, dam officials are on alert. Engineers manage water levels to ensure safety and prevent flooding. People living near the river and canals are advised to stay informed by following updates from relevant authorities.
Conclusion:
The PJP Dam is stable and well-managed, with authorities ready to adjust operations based on weather and water flow. Ongoing monitoring and communication with local communities are crucial for safety and effective water use.
