Wandri Dam

Wandri Dam, is an earthfill dam on Wandri river near Palghar, Thane district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Wandri Dam
Location of Wandri Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameWandri Dam D02843
LocationPalghar
Coordinates19.614858°N 72.953854°E / 19.614858; 72.953854
Opening date1987[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsWandri river
Height29.6 m (97 ft)
Length1,336 m (4,383 ft)
Dam volume1,206 km3 (289 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity34,710 km3 (8,330 cu mi)
Surface area4,438 km2 (1,714 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 29.6 m (97 ft) while the length is 1,336 m (4,383 ft). The volume content is 1,206 km3 (289 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 36,510.00 km3 (8,759.21 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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