Makardhokada Dam

Makardhokada Dam, is an earthfill dam on Amb river near Umred, Nagpur district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Makardhokada Dam
Location of Makardhokada Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameMakardhokada Dam
LocationUmred
Coordinates20.8678°N 79.2126°E / 20.8678; 79.2126
Opening date1978[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsAmb river
Height18.81 m (61.7 ft)
Length1,645 m (5,397 ft)
Dam volume652.87 km3 (156.63 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity19,931 km3 (4,782 cu mi)
Surface area322 km2 (124 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 18.81 m (61.7 ft) while the length is 1,645 m (5,397 ft). The volume content is 652.87 km3 (156.63 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 21,356.00 km3 (5,123.58 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

  • Irrigation
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See also

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

References

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