UPSC CSE Prelims 1997
The Alamatti Dam is constructed on the Krishna River. It is located in Karnataka and is a key component of the Upper Krishna Irrigation Project. This multi-purpose project aims to provide hydropower generation, irrigation facilities, and drinking water supply to the region. The dam also holds significance in the context of inter-state river water sharing arrangements and disputes among Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana concerning the Krishna River basin.
The Alamatti Dam is not situated on these rivers.