Malkhed Dam
Malkhed Dam, is an earthfill dam on Kholad river near Chandur, Amravati district in state of Maharashtra in India.
Malkhed Dam | |
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![]() ![]() Location of Malkhed Dam in Maharashtra | |
Official name | Malkhed Dam D03198 |
Location | Chandur Rly |
Coordinates | 20.8369943°N 77.9067993°E |
Opening date | 1972[1] |
Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Earthfill |
Impounds | Kholad river |
Height | 17.05 m (55.9 ft) |
Length | 1,422 m (4,665 ft) |
Dam volume | 481 km3 (115 cu mi) |
Reservoir | |
Total capacity | 8,960 km3 (2,150 cu mi) |
Surface area | 6,717 km2 (2,593 sq mi) |
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 17.05 m (55.9 ft) while the length is 1,422 m (4,665 ft). The volume content is 481 km3 (115 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 10,900.00 km3 (2,615.05 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
- Water Supply
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See also
- Dams in Maharashtra
- List of reservoirs and dams in India
References
- "Malkhed D03198". 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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