K L RAO SAGAR - PULICHINTHALA PROJECT
Preamble

Pulichintala Project called as KLRao Sagar multipurpose irrigation project is a multi purpose project serving irrigation needs, hydro power generation and flood control. It is a crucial irrigation facility for farmers of four coastal districts of West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur and Prakasam of Andhra Pradesh where irrigation facility for 13 lakh acres. The cost of the project has exceeded Rs.1850 crores.

Latitude : 16°42′44″N
Longitude : 80°0′29″E
Catchment Area : 240,732 sq.km
Length of Dam : 2,922 m
Height of Dam : 42.24 m
Total Capacity of Reservoir : 46TMC
Power House Installed capacity : 120 MW (4x30 MW)