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Bhatsa Dam

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Official name
  
Bhatsa Dam

Type of dam
  
EarthfillGravity

Length
  
959 m (3,146 ft)

Opened
  
1983

Opening date
  
1983

Impounds
  
Bhatsa River

Height
  
88 m

Surface area
  
2,725 kmĀ²

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Location
  
Shahapur, Thane District of Maharashtra, India

Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Similar
  
Modak Sagar, Tansa Dam, Vaitarna Dam, Middle Vaitarna Dam, Yeldari Dam

Bhatsa Dam, is an earthfill and gravity dam on Bhatsa river near Shahapur, Thane district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Contents

Map of Bhatsa Dam, Sajivali, Maharashtra 421603

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 88.5 m (290 ft) while the length is 959 m (3,146 ft). The volume content is 18,250 km3 (4,380 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 976,150.00 km3 (234,190.84 cu mi).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • Water supply
  • Hydroelectric powerplant
  • References

    Bhatsa Dam Wikipedia


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