Prakasam Barrage in Indian Political Map

The Prakasam Barrage stretches 1223.5 m across the Krishna River connecting Vijayawada and Guntur districts in Andhra Pradesh, India. The barrage serves also as a road bridge and spans over a lake. The three canals associated with the barrage run through the city of Vijayawada, crossing it and giving it a Venetian appearance.
  • Location: NEAR indra keeladri, Vijayawada
  • Country: India
  • Purpose: Irrigation & Water supply
  • Status: Operational
  • Construction began: 1852
  • Opening date: 1855
  • Owner(s): Government of Andhra Pradesh
Data from: en.wikipedia.org