Gharni Dam

Gharni Dam, is an earthfill dam on Gharni river near Sirur, Latur district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Gharni Dam
Location of Gharni Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameGharni Dam D01231
LocationSirur
Coordinates18.3803258°N 76.8264913°E / 18.3803258; 76.8264913
Opening date1969[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsGharni river
Height15.24 m (50.0 ft)
Length956 m (3,136 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity22,460 km3 (5,390 cu mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 15.24 m (50.0 ft) while the length is 956 m (3,136 ft). The gross storage capacity is 25,080.00 km3 (6,017.01 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

  • Irrigation

See also

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

References

  1. "Gharni D01231". Archived from the original on 12 April 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  2. Specifications of large dams in India Archived 21 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
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