Mahamadwadi Dam

Mahamadwadi Dam, (or Mohamod Wadi Dam) is an earthfill dam on Gad river near Nardave in Kankavli taluka of Sindhudurg district, in the state of Maharashtra in India.[1]

Mahamadwadi dam
Location of Mahamadwadi dam in Maharashtra
Official nameMahamadwadi dam
Coordinates16.2035764°N 73.8847705°E / 16.2035764; 73.8847705
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsGad river
Height59.33 m (194.7 ft)
Length1,590 m (5,220 ft)
Dam volume12,000 km3 (2,900 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity91,399 km3 (21,928 cu mi)
Surface area4,243 km2 (1,638 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 59.33 m (194.7 ft) while the length is 1,590 m (5,220 ft). The volume content is 12,000 km3 (2,900 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 93,374.00 km3 (22,401.61 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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