Opening date 2011 Impounds Pravara River Opened 2011 Construction began 1999 | Type of dam RCC Height 74 m Catchment area 202 km² Impound Pravara River | |
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Official name Upper Pravara Nilwande Dam D02986 Location Akole, Akole taluka, India Operator(s) Command Area Development Authority (CADA), Ahmednagar Owners Government of Maharashtra, India Similar Mandohol Dam, Kolkewadi Dam, Mula Dam, Susri Dam, Jayakwadi Dam | ||
Nilwande dam, also called as Upper Pravara dam, in the Indian state of Maharashtra is the second largest dam on the Pravara river. The dam is located near Akole, Ahmednagar district.
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Map of Nilwande Dam, Maharashtra 422604
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 73.91 m (242.5 ft) while the length is 583 m (1,913 ft).
Purpose
References
Nilwande Dam Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA