Waldevi Dam
| Waldevi Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Waldevi Dam in India Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Waldevi Dam D03212 |
| Location | Nasik |
| Coordinates | 19°53′56″N 73°40′24″E / 19.8989148°N 73.6733296°ECoordinates: 19°53′56″N 73°40′24″E / 19.8989148°N 73.6733296°E |
| Opening date | 1995[1] |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Waldevi river |
| Height | 36.4 m (119 ft) |
| Length | 1,890 m (6,200 ft) |
| Dam volume | 1,304 km3 (313 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 32,050 km3 (7,690 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 3,437 km2 (1,327 sq mi) |
Waldevi Dam, is an earthfill dam on the Waldevi River near Nashik in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Specifications
The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 36.4 m (119 ft) while the length is 1,890 m (6,200 ft). The volume content is 1,304 km3 (313 cu mi) and the gross storage capacity is 33,720.00 km3 (8,089.86 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
See also
References
- ↑ "Waldevi D03212". Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India
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