Shirvata Dam
Shirvata Dam, is a gravity dam on Indrayani river near Maval, Pune district in State of Maharashtra in India.
Shirvata Dam | |
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![]() ![]() Location of Shirvata Dam in Maharashtra | |
Official name | Shirvata Dam |
Location | Maval |
Coordinates | 18.8107637°N 73.4573978°E |
Opening date | 1920 |
Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Gravity |
Impounds | Indrayani river |
Height | 38.71 m (127.0 ft) |
Length | 2,212 m (7,257 ft) |
Dam volume | 460 km3 (110 cu mi) |
Reservoir | |
Total capacity | 185,110 km3 (44,410 cu mi) |
Surface area | 13.08 km2 (5.05 sq mi) |
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 38.71 m (127.0 ft) while the length is 2,212 m (7,257 ft). The volume content is 460 km3 (110 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 185,980.00 km3 (44,618.97 cu mi).[1]
Purpose
- Hydroelectricity
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See also
- Dams in Maharashtra
- List of reservoirs and dams in India
References
- Specifications of large dams in India Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
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