Chandani Dam

Not to be confused with Chandai Dam from Chandrapur district.
Chandani Dam
Location of Chandani Dam
Official name Chandani Dam D01203
Location Paranda
Coordinates 18°15′16″N 75°31′58″E / 18.2543152°N 75.5327386°ECoordinates: 18°15′16″N 75°31′58″E / 18.2543152°N 75.5327386°E
Opening date 1965[1]
Demolition date N/A
Owner(s) Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Earthfill
Impounds Chandani river
Height 17.18 m (56.4 ft)
Length 1,920 m (6,300 ft)
Dam volume 289 km3 (69 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity 15,220 km3 (3,650 cu mi)
Surface area 813 km2 (314 sq mi)

Chandani Dam, is an earthfill dam on Chandani river near Paranda, Osmanabad district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 17.18 m (56.4 ft) while the length is 1,920 m (6,300 ft). The volume content is 289 km3 (69 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 20,700.00 km3 (4,966.19 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

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