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Katepurna Dam

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Official name
  
Katepurna Dam D01237

Opening date
  
1974

Impounds
  
Katepurna river

Height
  
30 m

Owner
  
Government of Maharashtra

Location
  
Akola, Maharashtra

Type of dam
  
Earthfill

Length
  
2,000 m (6,600 ft)

Surface area
  
12.43 km²

Construction began
  
1974

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Malkhed railway station, Jalamb railway station, Murtajapur Junction railway st, Lower Wardha Dam, Yeldari Dam

The Katepurna Dam is an earthfill dam on the Katepurna River situated at Mahan, near Barshi Takali, Akola district, in the state of Maharashtra in India. It serves the city of Akola and the surrounding suburbs.

Contents

Map of Katepurna Dam, Maharashtra 444401

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 29.5 m (97 ft), while the length is 2,000 m (6,600 ft). Its volume is 693,000 m3 (24,500,000 cu ft), and its gross storage capacity is 97,670,000 m3 (3.449×109 cu ft).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • Water Supply
  • References

    Katepurna Dam Wikipedia