Shirsufal Dam

Shirsufal dam, is an earthfill dam on local river near Baramati, Pune district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Shirsufal dam
Location of Shirsufal dam in Maharashtra
Official nameShirsufal dam D04828
LocationBaramati
Coordinates18.34145°N 74.61489°E / 18.34145; 74.61489
Opening date1879[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
Impoundslocal river
Height20.11 m (66.0 ft)
Length741 m (2,431 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity9,520 km3 (2,280 cu mi)
Surface area1,601 km2 (618 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 20.11 m (66.0 ft) while the length is 741 m (2,431 ft). The gross storage capacity is 10,100.00 km3 (2,423.12 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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