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Study of Lake Tapping Technology for Sustainable Hydropower Development and Irrigation at Kalammawadi Dam
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Water Resource Engineering
Abstract
Lake tapping is a sustainable technique for utilizing stored water for hydropower generation and water management. This study focuses on the possible application of lake tapping technology at Kalammawadi Dam, Maharashtra, to improve the use of available water resources. The technique can help generate clean electricity by directing water through an underground tunnel towards a hydroelectric power plant. It can also support irrigation and groundwater recharge by Productively utilizing excess water. The study also considers the utilization of dead storage, which can help make better use of water that normally remains stored below the regular operating level. Proper geological investigation, tunnel design, and safety measures are important for successful implementation. The study aims to explore lake tapping as a sustainable solution for improving energy generation and water management at Kalammawadi Dam.
References
[1] B. M. Rame Gowda, N. Ghosh, R. S. Ramteke, R. S. Wadhwa, M. S. Satpute, and M. S. Choudhari, “Seismic Survey for Piercing of an Underwater Tunnel for Koyna Hydroelectric Project, India,” Engineering Geology, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 279–288, 1997. Crossref
[2] Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Guidelines for Formulation of Detailed Project Reports for Hydro Electric Schemes, Government of India, New Delhi.
[3] Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Best Practices on Survey & Investigations of Hydro Electric Projects, Government of India, New Delhi.
[4] Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Best Practices in Planning, Designs & Construction of Civil Works of Hydro Power Projects, Government of India, New Delhi.
[5] Bureau of Indian Standards, IS 4880: Code of Practice for Design of Tunnels Conveying Water, BIS, New Delhi.
How to cite this paper
@article{1723076,
author = {Harshada A. Yadav, Arpita M. Mudale, Revati B. Mane, Roma S. Chougle, Joya M. Sayyad; Macchindranath N. Kumbhar},
title = {Study of Lake Tapping Technology for Sustainable Hydropower Development and Irrigation at Kalammawadi Dam},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {10},
number = {3},
pages = {1494-1496},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1723076.pdf},
abstract = {Lake tapping is a sustainable technique for utilizing stored water for hydropower generation and water management. This study focuses on the possible application of lake tapping technology at Kalammawadi Dam, Maharashtra, to improve the use of available water resources. The technique can help generate clean electricity by directing water through an underground tunnel towards a hydroelectric power plant. It can also support irrigation and groundwater recharge by Productively utilizing excess water. The study also considers the utilization of dead storage, which can help make better use of water that normally remains stored below the regular operating level. Proper geological investigation, tunnel design, and safety measures are important for successful implementation. The study aims to explore lake tapping as a sustainable solution for improving energy generation and water management at Kalammawadi Dam.},
month = {September},
}