Januna Dam
| Januna Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Januna Dam in India Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Januna Dam D04004 |
| Location | Barshi Takali |
| Coordinates | 20°28′43″N 77°02′14″E / 20.4784941°N 77.0372821°ECoordinates: 20°28′43″N 77°02′14″E / 20.4784941°N 77.0372821°E |
| Opening date | 1978[1] |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | local river |
| Height | 11.95 m (39.2 ft) |
| Length | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
| Dam volume | 150 km3 (36 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 1,180 km3 (280 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 404 km2 (156 sq mi) |
Januna Dam, is an earthfill dam on local river near Barshi Takali, Akola district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 11.95 m (39.2 ft) while the length is 390 m (1,280 ft). The volume content is 150 km3 (36 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 11,310.00 km3 (2,713.41 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
See also
References
- ↑ "Januna D04004". Retrieved March 6, 2013.
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India
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