Galhati Dam

Galhati Dam, is an earthfill dam on Galhati river at Baraswada, Ambad, Jalna district in State of Maharashtra in India.

Galhati Dam
Location of Galhati Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameGalhati Dam D01209
LocationBaraswada
Coordinates19.5139356°N 75.7385444°E / 19.5139356; 75.7385444
Opening date1966[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsGalhati river
Height13.1 m (43 ft)
Length2,987 m (9,800 ft)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 13.1 m (43 ft) while the length is 2,987 m (9,800 ft). The gross storage capacity is 13,840.00 km3 (3,320.39 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

  • Irrigation

See also

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

References

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