Kurje Dam

Kurje Dam, also called Dhapcheri Dam, is an earthfill dam on local river named Viroli near Dahanu, Thane district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Kurje Dam
Location of Kurje Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameKurje (Dhapcheri) Dam D03193
LocationDahanu
Coordinates20.0757235°N 72.9492619°E / 20.0757235; 72.9492619
Opening date1967[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsViroli river
Height22.96 m (75.3 ft)
Length2,507.76 m (8,227.6 ft)
Dam volume846.12 km3 (202.99 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity38,085 km3 (9,137 cu mi)
Surface area5,620 km2 (2,170 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 22.96 m (75.3 ft) while the length is 2,507.76 m (8,227.6 ft). The volume content is 846.12 km3 (202.99 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 39,050.00 km3 (9,368.59 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • Water Supply

See also

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

References

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