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Makardhokada Dam

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Official name
  
Makardhokada Dam

Opening date
  
1978

Impounds
  
Amb river

Height
  
19 m

Location
  
Umred

Type of dam
  
Earthfill

Length
  
1,645 m (5,397 ft)

Surface area
  
322 kmĀ²

Makardhokada Dam

Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Makardhokada Dam, is an earthfill dam on Amb river near Umred, Nagpur district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Contents

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).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • References

    Makardhokada Dam Wikipedia