Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
| Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam in India | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Banswara |
| Coordinates | 23°37′37.31″N 74°32′39.03″E / 23.6270306°N 74.5441750°ECoordinates: 23°37′37.31″N 74°32′39.03″E / 23.6270306°N 74.5441750°E |
| Purpose | Power, irrigation, water storage |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1972 |
| Opening date | 1983 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Masonry with embankment main sections |
| Impounds | Mahi River |
| Height | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Length | 3,062 m (10,046 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Active capacity | 2,070,000,000 m3 (1,680,000 acre·ft) |
| Catchment area | 6,149 km2 (2,374 sq mi) |
| Power station | |
| Commission date | 1986, 1989 |
| Turbines | 2 x 25 MW, 2 x 45 MW Francis-type |
| Installed capacity | 140 MW |
Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam is a dam across the Mahi River. It is situated 16 kilometres from Banswara town in Banswara district Rajasthan, India.[1] The dam was constructed between 1972 and 1983 for the purposes of hydroelectric power generation and water supply. It is named after Shri Jamnala Bajaj.[2][3]
Power Plant
The dam has an installed capacity of 140 MW.[4]
| Stage | Unit Number | Installed Capacity (MW) | Date of Commissioning | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 25 | 1986 January | Operational |
| 1 | 2 | 25 | 1986 February | Operational |
| 2 | 1 | 45 | 1989 February | Operational |
| 2 | 2 | 45 | 1989 September | Operational |
See also
- Kadana Dam – located downstream
References
- ↑ http://banswara.nic.in/e_mahi.htm
- ↑ "Hydroelectric Power Plants in India - Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan". IndustCards. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- ↑ "Water Resources Development Projects in the Mahi Basin". National Institute of Hydrology Roorkee. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- ↑ http://www.rvunl.com/Mahi%20hydel%20power%20station.php
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