Official name Makardhokada Dam Opening date 1978 Impounds Amb river Height 19 m | Type of dam Earthfill Length 1,645 m (5,397 ft) Surface area 322 km² | |
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Owners Government of Maharashtra, India | ||
Makardhokada Dam, is an earthfill dam on Amb river near Umred, Nagpur district in state of Maharashtra in India.
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Map of Makardhokada Dam, Maharashtra 441203
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 18.81 m (61.7 ft) while the length is 1,645 m (5,397 ft). The volume content is 652.87 km3 (156.63 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 21,356.00 km3 (5,123.58 cu mi).
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