Bhatghar Dam
| Bhatghar Dam | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Official name | Bhatghar Dam |
| Location | Bhor |
| Coordinates | 18°10′38″N 73°50′23″E / 18.1771646°N 73.8398593°ECoordinates: 18°10′38″N 73°50′23″E / 18.1771646°N 73.8398593°E |
| Opening date | 1927 |
| Demolition date | N/A |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Gravity |
| Impounds | Yelwandi river |
| Height | 57.92 m (190.0 ft) |
| Length | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) |
| Dam volume | 650 km3 (160 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 666,000 km3 (160,000 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 31,900 km2 (12,300 sq mi) |
Bhatghar Dam, is a gravity dam on Yelwanti river near Bhor, Pune district in State of Maharashtra in India.
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 57.92 m (190.0 ft) while the length is 1,625 m (5,331 ft). The volume content is 650 km3 (160 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 670,650.00 km3 (160,897.49 cu mi).[1]
Purpose
- Irrigation
- Hydroelectricity
See also
- Dams in Maharashtra
- List of reservoirs and dams in India