The lifeline of Belagavi Rakaskopa Dam which supplies drinking water to the city is now at dead storage level and was at a Level of 2449.25 feet (On 04/06/2016 :2446.50)
Top level of lowermost outlet of dam 2448.0
Bottom level of lowermost outlet of dam 2446.0
The flow from Rakasakoppa dam to Hindalaga pump house is reduced due to low level and driving head. The discharge is not sufficient to run both the pump sets of 600 H P to their full capacity. Hence flow to Lakshmitek is reduced.