Waghadi Dam
| Waghadi Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Waghadi Dam in India Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Waghadi Dam D01427 |
| Location | Ghatanji |
| Coordinates | 20°15′49″N 78°18′28″E / 20.2634854°N 78.3078003°ECoordinates: 20°15′49″N 78°18′28″E / 20.2634854°N 78.3078003°E |
| Opening date | 1978[1] |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam |
Earthfill Gravity |
| Impounds | Waghadi river |
| Height | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Length | 960 m (3,150 ft) |
| Dam volume | 773 km3 (185 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 35,360 km3 (8,480 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 6,580 km2 (2,540 sq mi) |
Waghadi Dam, is an earthfill and gravity dam on Waghadi river near Ghatanji, Yavatmal district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Specifications
The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 26 m (85 ft) while the length is 960 m (3,150 ft). The volume content is 773 km3 (185 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 41,110.00 km3 (9,862.81 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
See also
References
- ↑ "Waghad D01427". Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India
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