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Manjara Dam

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Official name
  
Manjara Dam D01111

Opening date
  
1982

Impounds
  
Manjara River

Height
  
25 m

Impound
  
Manjira River

Location
  
Kaij&Kalamb

Type of dam
  
Earthfill

Length
  
4,203 m (13,789 ft)

Surface area
  
43 kmĀ²

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Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Similar
  
Jayakwadi Dam, Ujjani Dam, Terna Dam, Yeldari Dam, Sina Kolegaon Dam

Manjara Dam, is an earthfill dam on the Manjara River near Kaij and Kalamb, Osmanabad district in state of Maharashtra in India. Till September 2016, the reservoir completely dried up, after 4 years of no rainfall. At end of September 2016 the reservoir full.

Contents

Map of Manjara Dam, Maharashtra 431126

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 25 m (82 ft) while the length is 4,203 m (13,789 ft). The live water storage capacity is 0.115 km3 (0.028 cu mi).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • Ecology

    Although there is increased alkalinity during the summer season when dissolved oxygen was less, the water is suitable for irrigation.

    References

    Manjara Dam Wikipedia