Alandi Dam

Alandi Dam, is an earthfill dam on Alandi river in Nashik district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Alandi Dam
Location of Alandi Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameAlandi Dam
LocationNasik
Coordinates20.1431692°N 73.7143994°E / 20.1431692; 73.7143994
Opening date1983
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsAlandi river
Height29.3 m (96 ft)
Length1,690 m (5,540 ft)
Dam volume2,782 km3 (667 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity27,820 km3 (6,670 cu mi)
Surface area55,900 km2 (21,600 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 29.3 m (96 ft) while the length is 1,690 m (5,540 ft). The volume content is 2,782 km3 (667 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 29,600.00 km3 (7,101.42 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

  • Irrigation
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See also

  • Dams in Maharashtra
  • List of reservoirs and dams in India

References

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