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Dham Dam

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Official name
  
Dham Dam D02889

Opening date
  
1986

Impounds
  
Dham river

Height
  
33 m

Location
  
Arvi

Type of dam
  
Earthfill

Length
  
1,728 m (5,669 ft)

Surface area
  
7,780 kmĀ²

Dham Dam

Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Dham Dam, is an earthfill dam on Dham river near Arvi, Wardha district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Contents

Map of Dham Dam, Mahakali, Maharashtra 442106

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 33.35 m (109.4 ft) while the length is 1,728 m (5,669 ft). The volume content is 2,737 km3 (657 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 72,460.00 km3 (17,384.08 cu mi).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • References

    Dham Dam Wikipedia