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Deogad Dam

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Official name
  
Deogad Dam D03048

Opening date
  
2005

Length
  
1,784 m (5,853 ft)

Location
  
Phonda

Type of dam
  
Earthfill

Height
  
55 m

Impounds
  
Kurli river - Shivganga

Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Deogad Dam, is an earthfill dam on Karli Nalla river near Phonda, Sindhudurg district in state of Maharashtra in India.

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Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 54.68 m (179.4 ft) while the length is 1,784 m (5,853 ft). The volume content is 6,200 km3 (1,500 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 100,428.00 km3 (24,093.96 cu mi).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
    Hydroelectricity
  • References

    Deogad Dam Wikipedia