The visit was highly informative with two overseers explaining the details of the dam. While we were there, the students got an opportunity to see an Ogee spillway and one shutter was open as the water level in the reservoir was higher than the Full supply level of 77m. The arrangements on the downstream for safe passage of water was also explained.
Student also got the opportunity to enter the infiltration gallery where sensors were installed to monitor the discharge, expansion of joints and uplift pressure. The walk through the gallery was an experience in itself with the water seeping in from the walls and a brief stint with the bats living in it.
Overall it was a great experience for the students and the faculty members to understand the working of the dam and the protocols followed to ensure its strength, stability and safety providing an opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world engineering practices.
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Rinu J Achison, AP CE
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