Wadishewadi Dam

Wadishewadi Dam, is an earthfill dam on burai river near shindkheda, dhule district in the state of Maharashtra in India.[1]

Wadishewadi Dam
Location of Wadishewadi Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameWadishewadi Dam D03129
Locationnear wadi shewade village
Coordinates21.151916°N 74.589701°E / 21.151916; 74.589701
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
Impoundsburai river
Height36.5 m (120 ft)
Length614.5 m (2,016 ft)
Dam volume324 km3 (78 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity91,810 km3 (22,030 cu mi)
Surface area18,230 km2 (7,040 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 36.5 m (120 ft) while the length is 614.5 m (2,016 ft). The volume content is 324 km3 (78 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 92,190.00 km3 (22,117.56 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

  • Irrigation

See also

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

References

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