Wan Dam, Akola
Wan dam, is an earthfill and gravity dam on Wan river near Akola in the state of Maharashtra in India.
| Wan dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Wan dam in Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Wan dam D03007 |
| Location | Akola |
| Coordinates | 21.183611°N 76.804047°E |
| Opening date | 2000[1] |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill Gravity |
| Impounds | Wan river |
| Height | 67.65 m (221.9 ft) |
| Length | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
| Dam volume | 599 km3 (144 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Hanuman Sagar |
| Total capacity | .081 km3 (0.019 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 4,391 km2 (1,695 sq mi) |
| Power Station | |
| Installed capacity | 1.5 MW |
Specifications
The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 67.65 m (221.9 ft) while the length is 500 m (1,600 ft). The volume content is 599 km3 (144 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 0.081 km3 (0.019 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
- Hydroelectricity
- Water supply
See also
- Dams in Maharashtra
- List of reservoirs and dams in India
- Wan Hydroelectric Project
References
- "Wan D03007". Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- Specifications of large dams in India
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