Godavari Dam

Godavari Dam, is an earthfill dam on Darna river near Igatpuri in state of Maharashtra in India.

Godavari Dam
Official nameGodavari Dam
LocationIgatpuri
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsDarna river
Height34.75 m (114.0 ft)
Length1,028 m (3,373 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity40,790 km3 (9,790 cu mi)
Surface area2,565 km2 (990 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 34.75 m (114.0 ft) while the length is 1,028 m (3,373 ft). The volume content is 3,007 km3 (721 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 46,730.00 km3 (11,211.12 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

  • Irrigation

See also

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

References

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