Bokani Dam

Bokani Dam, is an earthfill dam on local river near Udgir in state of Maharashtra in India.

Bokani Dam
Official nameBokani Dam
LocationUdgir
Opening date1994
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
Impoundslocal river
Height17.03 m (55.9 ft)
Length1,440 m (4,720 ft)
Dam volume0 km3 (0 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity8,590 km3 (2,060 cu mi)
Surface area3,170 km2 (1,220 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 17.03 m (55.9 ft) while the length is 1,440 m (4,720 ft). The volume content is 0 km3 (0 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 13,460.00 km3 (3,229.23 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

  • Irrigation

See also

  • Dams in Maharashtra
  • List of reservoirs and dams in India

References

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