Human Dam

Human Dam is an earthfill and gravity dam on the Human river near Chandrapur in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Human Dam
Location of Human Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameHuman Dam
LocationChandrapur
Coordinates20°19′0″N 79°32′0″E
Demolition dateN/A
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
Gravity
ImpoundsHuman river
Height28 m (92 ft)
Length3,222 m (10,571 ft)
Dam volume2,448 km3 (587 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity2.24559×10^6 km3 (7.9302×1016 cu ft)
Surface area80,930 km2 (31,250 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 28 m (92 ft) while the length is 3,222 m (10,571 ft). The volume content is 2,448 km3 (587 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 313,731 km3 (75,268 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

Irrigation.

See also

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

References

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