Ghorazari Dam
Ghorazari Dam (also spelled as Ghodazari Dam) is an earthfill dam on Gorazari river near Nagbhid in Chandrapur district of the state of Maharashtra in India.
Ghorazari Dam | |
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![]() ![]() Location of Ghorazari Dam in Maharashtra | |
Official name | Ghorazari Dam |
Location | Nagbhid |
Coordinates | 20.5398383°N 79.6343994°E |
Opening date | 1923[1] |
Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Earthfill |
Impounds | Gorazari river |
Height | 23.55 m (77.3 ft) |
Length | 731.7 m (2,401 ft) |
Dam volume | 90 km3 (22 cu mi) |
Reservoir | |
Total capacity | 38,000 km3 (9,100 cu mi) |
Surface area | 976 km2 (377 sq mi) |
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 23.55 m (77.3 ft) while the length is 731.7 m (2,401 ft). The volume content is 90 km3 (22 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 45,080.00 km3 (10,815.27 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation - Located in Nagbhid Tehsil in the Chandrapur District, the dam irrigates land in Nagbhid and Sindewahi Tehsil, especially the Talodhi and Nawargaon region.
- Tourism - The dam is located in the centre of a dense forest, but is easily accessible by road. The surrounding jungle is full of flora and fauna. The beauty of the area is complemented by the "British era" resthouse and the small garden near the dam. In recent years the dam has become a notable location in the Chandrapur District because of the availability of a boating facility and srestaurants.
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See also
- Dams in Maharashtra
- List of reservoirs and dams in India
References
- "Ghorazari D01006". Archived from the original on 12 April 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- Specifications of large dams in India Archived 21 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
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