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Awashi Dam

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Official name
  
Awashi Dam D03353

Opening date
  
1999

Impounds
  
local river

Height
  
37 m

Location
  
Dapoli

Type of dam
  
Earthfill

Length
  
350 m (1,150 ft)

Surface area
  
831 km²

Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Awashi Dam is an earthfill dam on local river near Dapoli, Ratnagiri district, in the state of Maharashtra in India.

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Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 36.51 m (119.8 ft) while the length is 350 m (1,150 ft). The volume content is 894 km3 (214 cu mi), and the gross storage capacity is 11,151.00 km3 (2,675.27 cu mi).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • References

    Awashi Dam Wikipedia


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