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Kalagadh Dam
Near Corbett National Park, Nainital, IndiaAbout
The Ramganga Dam, also known as the Kalagarh Dam,it is located within the Jim Corbett National Park.Kalagadh Dam is made by U.P. irrigation department on Ramganga River. Constructed between 1963 and 1973, the dam is situated at the south-western side of the Corbett National Park. Area near the dam is a haven for birdwatchers, owing to the arrival of a number of migratory waterfowl in the winters.
During its construction, the dam wreaked havoc with the ecological system of the region. The multi-purpose project for the construction of the dam was meant to generate irrigation, hydro and electric power, along with providing flood relief.
