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 km² | |
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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
Ecology
Although there is increased alkalinity during the summer season when dissolved oxygen was less, the water is suitable for irrigation.
References
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