Waghadi Dam

Waghadi Dam, is an earthfill and gravity dam on Waghadi river near Ghatanji, Yavatmal district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Waghadi Dam
Location of Waghadi Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameWaghadi Dam D01427
LocationGhatanji
Coordinates20.2634854°N 78.3078003°E / 20.2634854; 78.3078003
Opening date1978[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
Gravity
ImpoundsWaghadi river
Height26 m (85 ft)
Length960 m (3,150 ft)
Dam volume773 km3 (185 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity35,360 km3 (8,480 cu mi)
Surface area6,580 km2 (2,540 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 26 m (85 ft) while the length is 960 m (3,150 ft). The volume content is 773 km3 (185 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 41,110.00 km3 (9,862.81 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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