Radhanagari Dam

Radhanagari Dam, is a gravity dam on Bhogawati river near Radhanagari in State of Maharashtra in India.Dam construction was initiated by visionary Rajarshi Shahu on 18 February 1907.[2] Dam is being used for irrigation as well as hydro-electricity power generation. Dam is located amidst scenic surrounding in the backdrop of thick forest cover.[3] Er. Pandurangrrao Shinde, served as the chief engineer during the last phase of construction of this dam. The dam is known for the technology of its kind, used for the dam, i.e. the gates of the Dam open automatically depending on water pressure. Radhanagri Dam support large variety of Flaura n Fauna. It is surrounded by dense forest and has good variety of wildlife.

Radhanagari Dam
Location of Radhanagari Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameRadhanagari Dam D01033
LocationRadhanagari
Coordinates16°24′22″N 73°57′36″E
Opening date1938[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity
ImpoundsBhogawati river
Height42.68 m (140.0 ft)
Length1,143 m (3,750 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity220,000,000 m3 (7.8×109 cu ft)
Surface area18,218 km2 (7,034 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 42.68 m (140.0 ft) while the length is 1,143 m (3,750 ft). The gross storage capacity is 236,810,000 m3 (8.363×109 cu ft).[4]

Purpose
  • Irrigation
  • Hydroelectricity

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

References
  1. "Radhanagari D01033". Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  2. Vision Completes 100 years Archived 2012-04-26 at the Wayback Machine
  3. http://radhanagaricollege.com/Tourism.html
  4. Specifications of large dams in India
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