Srisailam Dam Enters World Book of Records

The Srisailam Dam has achieved a significant milestone by earning a place in the World Book of Records. The organisation’s South Regional Joint Secretary, Iliyazar, presented the certificate to Srisailam MLA Budda Rajasekhara Reddy. According to the information provided, Srisailam Dam is the first project in India to receive this recognition. Its distinctive features include massive crest gates measuring 60 x 55 feet, reportedly unmatched by any other project in South Asia, and its construction at an elevation of 980 feet above sea level.

The dam’s ability to withstand a record flood discharge of 25.4 lakh cusecs per second during the 2009 floods was also highlighted as a key feature. MLA Budda Rajasekhara Reddy praised the engineers who contributed to the dam’s construction and acknowledged their efforts in ensuring its strength and durability. He also congratulated the irrigation department officials who worked towards securing recognition for the Srisailam Dam in the World Book of Records.