Dhamni Dam

Dhamni Dam
Dhamni (Surya) Dam
Official name Dhamni (Surya) Dam
Location Dhamni
Opening date 1987
Demolition date N/A
Owner(s) Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Earthfill
Height 59 m (194 ft)
Length 1,563 m (5,128 ft)
Volume 1,270 km3 (300 cu mi)
Impounds Surya river
Reservoir
Capacity 273,350 km3 (65,580 cu mi)
Surface area 16,130 km2 (6,230 sq mi)

Dhamni (Surya) Dam, is an earthfill dam on Surya river near Dhamni in state of Maharashtra in India.

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Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 59 m (194 ft) while the length is 1,563 m (5,128 ft). The volume content is 1,270 km3 (300 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 285,310.00 km3 (68,449.51 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

  • Irrigation
    Hydroelectricity

See also

References

  1. ^ Specifications of large dams in India


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