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Mazum Dam
Mazum reservoir is located in Gujarat
Mazum reservoir
Location of Mazum Dam in Gujarat
Mazum reservoir is located in India
Mazum reservoir
Mazum reservoir (India)
Official nameMazam Dam
Coordinates23°29′16″N 73°21′06″E / 23.487701°N 73.3515453°E / 23.487701; 73.3515453
PurposeFlood Control, Irrigation
Construction began1979
Opening date1984[1]
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthen
ImpoundsMazum River
Length2402 m[1]
Reservoir
CreatesMazam Reservoir
Total capacity1916 TMC[1]

The Mazum Dam (alternatively Mazam) is located near Modasa, Gujarat in India. it is built on small river called Mazum which may the reason it has been named as Mazum dam. it is located in Aravalli District of Gujarat near Modasa town. it is about 9 km away from modasa. This dam supplies water, allowing farmers to harvest their crops and is also used when nearby towns are running out of water.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Mazam Dam". India-WRIS. Retrieved 27 December 2018.