Fox Sagar Lake

Fox Sagar Lake
Location Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Coordinates 17°31′26″N 78°28′12″E / 17.524°N 78.470°E / 17.524; 78.470Coordinates: 17°31′26″N 78°28′12″E / 17.524°N 78.470°E / 17.524; 78.470
Type reservoir
Primary inflows Musi
Primary outflows Musi
Basin countries India
Surface area 500 km2 (190 sq mi)

Fox Sagar Lake, also Jeedimetla Cheruvu or Kolla Cheruvu, is the fifth largest lake, spread over 500 km2, in Hyderabad, India. It is located in Jeedimetla near Kompally, Hyderabad.[1][2] The lake is popular for fishing and a popular spot for picnics.

History

It is famous for its natural beauty known locally as Kolla Cheruvu, the Nizam constructed a dam on the lake naming it Fox Sagar in 1897, as part 31 lakes created for improving water sources for the city of Hyderabad.[3] A pump house was built on the bund, constructed in a typical Nizam architecture. It, at the time, provided drinking and irrigation for nearby villages.

Description

The lake is spread over 500 km2.[4] It is home to flamingos, yellow-billed storks, ospreys, grey herons, great cormorants, kingfishers, baya weavers, garganeys, among others. It is often visited by bird watchers.

References

  1. ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-03-01/hyderabad/28343015_1_water-harvesting-water-table-ground-water
  2. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/Why-the-beach-party-got-called-off/articleshow/3931303.cms?
  3. ↑ http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/31/stories/2008123159180300.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.soulhyd.org/articles/HydLakeHistory.pdf.pdf


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