Wan Dam, Akola

Dam in Telhara
21°11′01″N 76°48′15″E / 21.183611°N 76.804047°E / 21.183611; 76.804047Opening date2000[1]Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, IndiaDam and spillwaysType of damEarthfill
GravityImpoundsWan riverHeight67.65 m (221.9 ft)Length500 m (1,600 ft)Dam volume599 km3 (144 cu mi)ReservoirCreatesHanuman SagarTotal capacity.081 km3 (0.019 cu mi)Surface area4,391 km2 (1,695 sq mi)Power StationInstalled capacity1.5 MW

Wan dam is located on wan river at the site of Wari village in Telhara Taluka of Akola District in Maharashtra, India. This is one of the largest irrigation projects in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The water is mainly used to irrigate agricultural land in the western vidarbha. It also provides water for drinking to near by towns, villages and Cities like Akola, Telhara Shegaon.The surrounding area of the dam has a garden old Hanumana temple.

Wan Dam

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 67.65 m (221.9 ft) while the length is 500 m (1,600 ft). The volume content is 599 km3 (144 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 0.081 km3 (0.019 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • Hydroelectricity
  • Water supply

See also

References

  1. ^ "Wan D03007". Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  2. ^ "Specifications of large dams in India" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2010.