Deogad Dam

Deogad Dam, is an earthfill dam on Karli Nalla river near Phonda, Sindhudurg district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Deogad Dam
Official nameDeogad Dam D03048
LocationPhonda
Opening date2005[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsKurli river - Shivganga
Height54.68 m (179.4 ft)
Length1,784 m (5,853 ft)
Dam volume6,200 km3 (1,500 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity98,020 km3 (23,520 cu mi)
Surface area5,731 km2 (2,213 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 54.68 m (179.4 ft) while the length is 1,784 m (5,853 ft). The volume content is 6,200 km3 (1,500 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 100,428.00 km3 (24,093.96 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

  • Irrigation
    Hydroelectricity
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See also

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

References

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