Waghadi Dam

Dam in Ghatanji
20°15′49″N 78°18′28″E / 20.2634854°N 78.3078003°E / 20.2634854; 78.3078003Opening date1978[1]Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, IndiaDam and spillwaysType of damEarthfill
GravityImpoundsWaghadi riverHeight26 m (85 ft)Length960 m (3,150 ft)Dam volume773 km3 (185 cu mi)ReservoirTotal capacity35,360 km3 (8,480 cu mi)Surface area6,580 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

  1. ^ "Waghad D01427". Retrieved 28 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Specifications of large dams in India" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 22 October 2010.