Official name Irai Dam Opening date 1983 Impounds Irai river Height 30 m Impound Irai River | Location Chandrapur Type of dam Earthfill
Gravity Length 1,620 m (5,310 ft) Surface area 58,000 km² | |
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Owners Government of Maharashtra, India Similar Irai Safari Retreat, Alexander Point Matheran, Bhaktidham, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Proj, Upper Wardha Dam | ||
Irai Dam, is an earthfill and gravity dam on Irai river near Chandrapur and Tadoba Andhari Tiger Project 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 Chargaon dam in September 2012. The situation came under control after the rainfall stopped.
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Map of Erai Dam, Sawari, Maharashtra 442902
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 30 m (98 ft) while the length is 1,620 m (5,310 ft). The volume content is 985 km3 (236 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 226,500.00 km3 (54,340.24 cu mi).
Purpose
References
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