Waterfalls & Lakes
Linganamakki Dam
Dam in Karnataka, India
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About
The Linganamakki Dam was constructed by the Karnataka State Government in 1964. Located in the Linganamakki village of Sagara taluk, Shimoga district the dam has a length of 2.74 kilometres (1.70 mi) stretching across the Sharavathi river. It is located about 9 km from Jog Falls on the same river. It has an effective storage capacity of 4.29 cubic km or 151.52 tmc ft of water. The dam is used for generation of hydroelectricity in Sharavathi Valley Hydro Electric Project.
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Things to do here
- Visit after the monsoon for the fullest flow
- Stay behind barriers; rocks are slippery
- Ask about boating where it is allowed
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Location
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