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Ekrukh Dam

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Official name
  
Ekrukh dam D00981

Opening date
  
1871

Impounds
  
Adela river

Height
  
21 m

Location
  
Solapur

Type of dam
  
Earthfill

Length
  
2,360 m (7,740 ft)

Ekrukh Dam

Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Ekrukh dam, is an earthfill dam on Adela river near north Solapur in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Contents

Map of Ekrukh Dam, Ekrukh, Maharashtra 413002

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 21.45 m (70.4 ft) while the length is 2,360 m (7,740 ft). The volume content is 130 km3 (31 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 61,170.00 km3 (14,675.46 cu mi).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • Water Supply
  • References

    Ekrukh Dam Wikipedia