Katepurna Dam
| Katepurna Dam | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Official name | Katepurna Dam D01237 |
| Location | Akola, Maharashtra |
| Coordinates | 20°28′49″N 77°09′25″E / 20.4801831°N 77.1568107°ECoordinates: 20°28′49″N 77°09′25″E / 20.4801831°N 77.1568107°E |
| Construction began | 1974 |
| Opening date | 1974[1] |
| Demolition date | N/A |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Katepurna river |
| Height | 29.5 m (97 ft) |
| Length | 2,000 m (6,600 ft) |
| Dam volume | 693 km3 (166 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 86,350 km3 (20,720 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 12,430 km2 (4,800 sq mi) |
Katepurna Dam, is an earthfill dam on Katepurna river near Barshi Takali, Akola district in state of Maharashtra in India serves the city of Akola and the other suburban areas.
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 29.5 m (97 ft) while the length is 2,000 m (6,600 ft). The volume content is 693 km3 (166 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 97,670.00 km3 (23,432.28 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
- Water Supply
See also
- Dams in Maharashtra
- List of reservoirs and dams in India
References
- ↑ "Katepurna D01237". Retrieved March 6, 2013.
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India