Nayka Dam
| Nayka Dam | |
|---|---|
  Nayka Dam | |
| Official name | Bhogavo-I Water Resources Project |
| Country | India |
| Location | Gautamgadh, Sayla, Surendranagar District |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1961 |
| Construction cost | Rs 75.03 Lakhs |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthen |
| Impounds | Bhogavo River |
| Height (foundation) | 15 metres (49 ft) |
| Length | 2,012 metres (6,600 ft) |
| Spillways | Vertical 20, Automatic 14 |
| Spillway type | Ogee |
| Spillway capacity | 2097 m3/s |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 18 MCM |
| Active capacity | 13 MCM |
| Catchment area | 435 square kilometres (4.7×109 sq ft) |
| Website Nayka dam | |
Nayka Dam is an earthen dam on the Bhogavo river located near Surendranagar, Gujarat, India.[1][2] In addition to controlling floods, Nayka dam is a major source of water for people in the district of Surendranagar.
7 villages are under command of Nayka dam. 1 village fully and 1 village partially submerged under dam. Total land submerged under reservoir include 122 hectares (300 acres; 0.47 sq mi) forest land, 140 hectares (350 acres; 0.54 sq mi) wasteland, 324 hectares (800 acres; 1.25 sq mi) cultivable land.[3]
It irrigated 1,935 hectares (4,780 acres; 7.47 sq mi) in 1997-98.[3]
References
- ^ "Vadhvan Bhogavo Basin". Narmada Water Resources ,Water Supply and kalpsar department (Water Resources). 2015-12-24. Retrieved 2015-12-24.
- ^ "Rains make farmers happy, commuters sad in Ahmedabad". Daily News and Analysis. 2011-06-11. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
- ^ a b "Bhogavo-1 Water Resources Project". Government of Gujarat. Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department (Water Resources Division). Retrieved 2015-12-24.
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