Bhama Asakhed Dam

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Bhama Asakhed Dam
Official name Bhama Asakhed Dam D03019
Location Khed
Opening date 2000[1]
Demolition date N/A
Owner(s) Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Earthfill
Impounds Bhama river
Length 1,425 m (4,675 ft)
Height 51 m (167 ft)
Dam volume 6,183 km3 (1,483 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity 217,100 km3 (52,100 cu mi)
Surface area 21,630 km2 (8,350 sq mi)

Bhama Asakhed Dam, is an earthfill dam on Bhama river near Khed, Pune district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 51 m (167 ft) while the length is 1,425 m (4,675 ft). The volume content is 6,183 km3 (1,483 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 230,473.00 km3 (55,293.41 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

  • Irrigation

See also

References

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