Name of the Dam: Khasbahal (NRLD No: OR10MH0111 )

River Basin: Mahanadi River Sub-Basin: Sundar Constructed over: Sundar

Year of Commencement: 1973 Year of Completion: 1986

Salient Feature:
1. Location 2. Hydrology 3. Reservoir
Latitude 20°12’00’’N Catchment Area 750 Ha FRL 241.75 m
Longitude 82°49’20’’E Design Flood 129.09 cumecs MWL 242.97 m
village Khasbahal Free Board 2.03 m DSL 233.44 m
Block/ Tahasil Khariar Gross storage 0.878 MM3
District Nuapada Dead storage 0.021 MM3
Reference Toposheet Live storage 0.778 MM3
Nearest Railway station/Airport Kantabanji Top Level of Dam 245 m
Distance from District Head Qrs. 15 km Water Spread Area 80.2 Ha
Deepest bed level of river 233.44 m

4. Main Dam 5. Spillway 6. Ayacut Area

Earthfill
Type of Dam Type Broad crested GCA 252 Ha
(Embankment)
Length of Dam 840 m Position of spillway Left CCA 172 Ha
Maximum Height 11.56 m Length of Spillway 75 m Intensity of Khariff Irrigation 100%
Deepest Foundation Level of Dam 227 m Crest Level of Spillway 241.75 m Intensity of Rabi Irrigation 37.47%
Top Width of Dam 3.65 m Type, No and Size of gates Ungated Intensity of Zaid Irrigation 2.91%
Seismic Zone Design discharge of Spillway 129.098 cumecs Annual Intensity of Irrigation 138.37 %

7. Distribution System 8. Purpose of the Project

Right Main Canal Left Main Canal Irrigation Yes
Head discharge Head discharge N/A Hydro Power N/A
No. and size of H.R. vents 1.8 m No. and size of H.R. vents N/A Flood Control N/A
Sill level of HR 436.50 m Sill level of HR N/A Multi Purpose N/A
Assessment of the Health Status of the Dam by: Post monsoon report 16.03.2022
Dam Component Observation
Lighting arrangements are not yet
provided
Toe drains and cross drains not in
proper section and filled with silt.
Toe drains and cross drains
pitching is not intact.
No seepage measurement device
is installed.
Earth Dam
Steps are not provided to reach
measuring points.
No cross and longitudinal drains
have been provided on the
downstream slope.
Spillway& Energy Broad crested spillway has been
Dissipation provided with a stilling basin for
Arrangements energy dissipation arrangements.
Spillway& Energy Dissipation
Arrangements are in good
condition.
HR leakage was there
Head Regulator
Instrumentation No instrumentation has been in
place in the Earth dam and
concrete spillway.
Remedial Measures Suggested Action Taken Remarks
Lighting arrangement may be done as per Suggested
requirement. through
DHARMA
Silts should be removed from drains. The toe
drain and cross drains may be brought to design
section.
V-Notch may be installed in proper location.
The pitching should be extended to the top of the
dam to account for wave run up above the MWL.
Steps may be constructed for easy access to
measuring points.
Proper downstream surface drainage
arrangement may be provided as per codal
provisions. The dam top drainage arrangement
shall be connected to the downstream slope
drainage arrangement.
No such remedial measures suggested.
HR should be repaired. If any major issue arises it
should be informed to this office.
V-notches at suitable locations in the toe drain so
that total seepage can be measured. Surface
settlement markers on the dam top both in Earth
dam to measure the settlement. On the earth dam
surface settlement markers also shall be installed
 in the upstream and downstream slopes. Gauges
to measure the water level in the reservoir as well
as for water passing over the spillway. Records of
all instruments data shall be maintained. The
instrumentation data shall be analyzed regularly to
monitor the health of the dam and compare with
the design assumptions made.

O&M Manual on the pattern of Manuals already

available for Minor Irrigation Projects may be
O&M Manual Not prepared
prepared and implemented.

Emergency Dam owners are required to prepare the EAP

Action Plan Not prepared within 5 years from the date of enactment of the
(EAP) Dam Safety Act, 2021.
To ensure safety and security the Dam Security
personals be posted. To prevent access of cattle
and personnel on the D/S face of the dam.
Necessary fencing / barriers may be provided.
Sign boards and entry gate are to be erected at
Security dam site for restriction of passers-by and
Arrangement photography. Access of the cattle to the d/s face
of the dam should be prevented. Inspection path
along the d/s toe should be provided for entire
length of the dam.

Basic Facilities High water levels observed in the past may be

marked for proper reference in future. There
should be required number of maintenance
persons posted who are trained for the upkeep of
Dam and its appurtenant structures. A shelter for
the maintenance personnel may be provided on
right bank of the dam. Pre and post monsoon
inspections are to be carried out. It is suggested
that the State engineers shall be specially trained
for carrying out inspections.
 Sources of Potential for tourism especially wild life related
Secondary tourism and recreational fishing can be
Revenue explored for secondary revenue generation.
Generation

General Assessment: