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 2 sq. km

Fox Sagar Lake, also Jeedimetla Cheruvu or Kolla Cheruvu, is the fifth largest lake, spread over 2 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 2 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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