Amalocalalla Dam

Amalocalalla Dam, is an earthfill dam on Amalocalalla river near Rajura, Chandrapur district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Amalnala dam
Location of Amalnala dam in Maharashtra
Official nameAmalocalalla Dam
LocationRajura
Coordinates19.6891117°N 79.1628047°E / 19.6891117; 79.1628047
Opening date1985
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsAmalocalalla river
Height37.75 m (123.9 ft)
Length1,607 m (5,272 ft)
Dam volume133.4 km3 (32.0 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity21,200 km3 (5,100 cu mi)
Surface area3,703 km2 (1,430 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 37.75 m (123.9 ft) while the length is 1,607 m (5,272 ft). The volume content is 133.4 km3 (32.0 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 22,700.00 km3 (5,446.02 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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