Ekrukh Dam

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Ekrukh dam
Location of Ekrukh dam
Official name Ekrukh dam D00981
Location Solapur
Coordinates 17°44′25″N 75°54′54″E / 17.7402569°N 75.9149802°E / 17.7402569; 75.9149802Coordinates: 17°44′25″N 75°54′54″E / 17.7402569°N 75.9149802°E / 17.7402569; 75.9149802
Opening date 1871[1]
Demolition date N/A
Owner(s) Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Earthfill
Impounds Adela river
Length 2,360 m (7,740 ft)
Height 21.45 m (70.4 ft)
Dam volume 130 km3 (31 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity 61,170 km3 (14,680 cu mi)
Surface area 0 km2 (0 sq mi)

Ekrukh dam, is an earthfill dam on Adela river near north Solapur in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 21.45 m (70.4 ft) while the length is 2,360 m (7,740 ft). The volume content is 130 km3 (31 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 61,170.00 km3 (14,675.46 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • Water Supply

See also

References

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