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Kodasalli Dam
Kodasalli Dam, built by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited stands across the Kali River.

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Kodasalli Dam, KarnatakaKodasalli Dam is constructed across Kali river also called Kali nadi, flowing in Joida taluk of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state in India. Karnataka Power Corporation had built this dam and the electric power generating station successfully serves the purpose of a Hydroelectric Power station.

The Kodasalli Power house is located on the right bank of the Kodasalli Dam. This powerhouse utilizes an average yeild of 647 M cum of water. The project generates approximately 512 MU of energy per annum with three Kaplan turbines coupled to the 40 MW generating units. The generating units measure a design head of 37 metres.

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