Babhulgaon Dam

Babhulgaon Dam, is an earthfill dam on local river near Barshi, Solapur district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Babhulgaon Dam
Location of Babhulgaon Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameBabhulgaon Dam
LocationBarshi
Coordinates18.3214476°N 75.7810307°E / 18.3214476; 75.7810307
Opening date2003
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
Impoundslocal river
Height16.93 m (55.5 ft)
Length16.5 m (54 ft)
Dam volume56,100 km3 (13,500 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity0 km3 (0 cu mi)
Surface area2,270 km2 (880 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 16.93 m (55.5 ft) while the length is 16.5 m (54 ft). The volume content is 56,100 km3 (13,500 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 56,100.00 km3 (13,459.11 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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