Dhamni Dam
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| Dhamni (Surya) Dam | |
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| Official name | Dhamni (Surya) Dam D02997 |
| Location | Dhamni |
| Coordinates | 19°55′30″N 73°03′39″E / 19.925122°N 73.060799°ECoordinates: 19°55′30″N 73°03′39″E / 19.925122°N 73.060799°E |
| Opening date | 1990[1] |
| Demolition date | N/A |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Surya river |
| Length | 1,563 m (5,128 ft) |
| Height | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Dam volume | 1,270 km3 (300 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 273,350 km3 (65,580 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 16,130 km2 (6,230 sq mi) |
Dhamni (Surya) Dam, is an earthfill dam on Surya river near Dhamni, Thane district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 59 m (194 ft) while the length is 1,563 m (5,128 ft). The volume content is 1,270 km3 (300 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 285,310.00 km3 (68,449.51 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
- Hydroelectricity
See also
- Dams in Maharashtra
- List of reservoirs and dams in India
References
- ↑ "Dhamni (Surya) D02997". Retrieved March 04, 2013.
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India
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