Official name Chargaon Dam Opening date 1983 Impounds Chargaon river Height 14 m | Location Varora Type of dam Earthfill Length 3,065 m (10,056 ft) | |
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Owners Government of Maharashtra, India Similar Erai Dam, Jatpura Gate, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Proj | ||
Chargaon Dam, is an earthfill dam on Chargaon river near Varora, Chandrapur district in state of Maharashtra in India. A borderline flood situation was seen in the catchment and the low-lying areas of this dam and the nearby Erai dam in September 2012. The situation came under control after the rainfall stopped.
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Map of Chargaon Dam, Maharashtra 442906
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 14.4 m (47 ft) while the length is 3,065 m (10,056 ft). The volume content is 428 km3 (103 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 21,700.00 km3 (5,206.11 cu mi).
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