Yeldari Dam
| Yeldari Dam | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Official name | Yeldari Dam D03211 |
| Location | Yeldari |
| Coordinates | 19°43′11″N 76°43′55″E / 19.7196664°N 76.7319488°ECoordinates: 19°43′11″N 76°43′55″E / 19.7196664°N 76.7319488°E |
| Opening date | 1968[1] |
| Demolition date | N/A |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Purna river |
| Height | 51.2 m (168 ft) |
| Length | 4,232 m (13,885 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 809,660 km3 (194,250 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 101,540 km2 (39,200 sq mi) |
Yeldari Dam, is an earthfill dam on Purna river near Yeldari, Parbhani district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Specifications
The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 51.2 m (168 ft) while the length is 4,232 m (13,885 ft). The gross storage capacity is 934,310.00 km3 (224,152.89 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
- Hydroelectricity
The dam was built in under the observation of Yeshwantrao Chavan. This dam has Hydro Electric power station comparising 3 units of 7.5 MW capacity each total capacity 22.5 MW
See also
- Dams in Maharashtra
- List of reservoirs and dams in India
References
- ↑ "Yeldari D03211". Retrieved March 13, 2013.
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India