Saikheda Dam

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Saikheda Dam
Location of Saikheda Dam
Coordinates 20°06′46″N 78°28′31″E / 20.1126815°N 78.4753418°E / 20.1126815; 78.4753418Coordinates: 20°06′46″N 78°28′31″E / 20.1126815°N 78.4753418°E / 20.1126815; 78.4753418
Owner(s) Government of Maharashtra, India

Saikheda Dam, is an earthfill dam on Khuni river near Pandharkawada, Yavatmal district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 23.77 m (78.0 ft) while the length is 1,740 m (5,710 ft). The volume content is 909 km3 (218 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 38,511.00 km3 (9,239.28 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

  • Irrigation

See also

References

  1. ↑ Specifications of large dams in India
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