Waki Dam

Waki Dam, is an earthfill dam on a local river named Godavari near Pachora, Jalgaon district in the state of Maharashtra in India.[1]

Waki Dam
Location of Waki Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameWaki Dam D05046
LocationPachora
Coordinates20.794714°N 75.730562°E / 20.794714; 75.730562
Demolition dateN/A
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsGodavari river
Height51.87 m (170.2 ft)
Length869 m (2,851 ft)
Dam volume4,582 km3 (1,099 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity53,340 km3 (12,800 cu mi)
Surface area2,054 km2 (793 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 51.87 m (170.2 ft) while the length is 869 m (2,851 ft). The volume content is 4,582 km3 (1,099 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 53,730.00 km3 (12,890.51 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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