Dham Dam
| Dham Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Dham Dam in Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Dham Dam D02889 |
| Location | Arvi |
| Opening date | 1986[1] |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Dham river |
| Height | 33.35 m (109.4 ft) |
| Length | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) |
| Dam volume | 2,737 km3 (657 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 62,510 km3 (15,000 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 7,780 km2 (3,000 sq mi) |
Dham Dam, is an earthfill dam on Dham river near Arvi, Wardha district in state of Maharashtra in India.
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 33.35 m (109.4 ft) while the length is 1,728 m (5,669 ft). The volume content is 2,737 km3 (657 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 72,460.00 km3 (17,384.08 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
See also
References
- ^ "Dham D02889". Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ^ Specifications of large dams in India