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Matoba Dam

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Official name
  
Matoba Dam

Opening date
  
1978

Impounds
  
Mulamutha river

Height
  
18 m

Location
  
Daund

Type of dam
  
Earthfill

Length
  
1,662 m (5,453 ft)

Surface area
  
1,900 kmĀ²

Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Matoba Dam, is an earthfill dam on Mulamutha river near Daund in the state of Maharashtra in India.

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Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 17.5 m (57 ft) while the length is 1,662 m (5,453 ft). The volume content is 45.6 km3 (10.9 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 45,200.00 km3 (10,844.06 cu mi).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • References

    Matoba Dam Wikipedia