Reservoir Sedimentation Study
 
  • From the funds of Hydrology Project, Boat mounted Bathometric Instrument and Computer is provided to MERI. The sediment survey of Gangapur Dam is done by MERI.
   
 
  • Conclusions:
 
  1. Present rate of silting is 39.14 Ha m/100 sqkm per year
  2. Rate of silting at the time of planning is about 3.35 Ha m/100 sqkm per year
  3. The storage capacity is reduced by 25% in 37 years.