Benisagar Dam

Location is good, there is under construction site or road around this place so you can face issues to go, worst thing is that we paid 100 per person as entry and than paid again 150 per person for boating....... I am not able to understand what is purpose of entry fee...

Standing on the river Khuddar, Beni Sagar Dam is one of the most frequented tourist places in Khajuraho and stretches across nearly 8 square kilometers. The lovely lush greenery that shelters the dam lures nature lovers from all over the country. Besides the tranquil surroundings that the dam offers, there are plenty of stimulating water sports to set your heart racing.nnAs a bonus, the sunrise and sunset from up there are the most breathtaking phenomena.

In the present study water quality status of Benisagar dam in Chhatarpur district (M.P.) India were determined during June 2012 to May 2013. Benisagar dam is situated with Longitudes and Latitudes of 24o6’ and 25o20’ on North 78o59’ to 80o26’ on East respectively with approximate182 meter above mean sea level experiencing an annual rain fall of 975-1150 m.m. Average temperature in cold 6-9 oC, summer 45-47o C, and rain 28-37oC. Banisagar dam is the most important dam of Chhatarpur district; besides being a source of water for irrigation and also the water of this dam used for artificial breading of Major Carp in the Chinese Hatchery is located here and area of the dam 380 hectare. The monthly intervals during June 2012 through May 2013 with an objective to estimate the water quality of the dam on various physico-chemical parameters Total solids, total suspended solids, total solids, turbidity and sulphate values were maximum on all the sites in rainy months, which may be due to the gradual disturbances in sedimentation of solids as well as dust particles deposited along with runoff rainwater. The alkalinity varied during different months. The values of pH, conductivity, hardness, dissolved oxygen C.O.D. and biological oxygen demand were higher during summer months. The chloride concentration was highest in the month of January and the nitrate increased in the summer months.nnKeywordsnnBenisagar Dam, water quality deterioration.nnI. INTRODUCTIONnnAquatic ecosystem is the most diverse ecosystem in the world. The first life originated in the water and first organisms were also aquatic where water was the principal external as well as internal medium for organism. Reservoirs are formed or modified by human activity for specific purposes, in order to provide a reliable and controllable resource. Reservoirs are usually found in areas of water scarcity or excess, or where there are agricultural or technological reasons to have controlled water resources (Wetzel, 1995).Expanding human population brought about by the opportunities of good water supply, irrigation, fish production recreation and navigation offered by Dam has put enormous pressure and stress on the quality of water impounded by the dam. The impact of human activities in and around the dam is felt on the unique physical and chemical properties of water on which the sustenance of fish that inhabit the reservoir is built as well as to the functions of the reservoir. Water quality is determined by the physical and chemical limnology of a reservoir (Sidnei et al., 1992) and includes all physical, chemical and biological factors of water that influence the beneficial use of the water. Water quality is important in drinking water supply, irrigation, fish production, recreation and other purposes to which the water must have been impounded.Water quality deterioration in reservoirs usually comes from excessive nutrient inputs, eutrophication, acidification, heavy metal contamination, organic pollution and obnoxious fishing practices. The effects of these “imports” into the dam do not only affect the socio-economic functions of the dam negatively, but also bring loss of structural biodiversity of the reservoir. Djukic et al. (1994) have used the physico-chemical properties of water to assess the water quality of a dam. The use of the physico-chemical properties of water to assess water quality gives a good impression of the status, productivity and sustainability of such water body. The changes in physical characteristics like temperature, transparency and chemical elements of water such as dissolved oxygen, chemical oxygen demand, nitrate and phosphate provide valuable information on the quality of the water, the source of the variations and their impacts on the functions and biodiversity of the dam.This study aimed at assessing the water quality of Benisagar dam for drinking and fish production using some selected physico-chemical properties. The results will form the baseline for monitoring and tracking changes in the water quality as a result of the dams natural dynamics

Nice place to visit. Also offer AC and Non AC room for stay.

No place to sit, nothing for kids... Not worth your time until weather is pleasant