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Palkhed Dam

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Official name
  
Palkhed Dam D02975

Opening date
  
1975

Impounds
  
Kadva River

Height
  
35 m

Impound
  
Kadva River

Location
  
Dindori

Type of dam
  
Earthfill

Length
  
4,110 m (13,480 ft)

Surface area
  
5,760 kmĀ²

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Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Similar
  
Ozarkhed Dam, Gangapur Dam, Jayakwadi Dam

Palkhed Dam, is an earthfill dam on Kadwa river near Dindori, Nashik district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Contents

Map of Palkhed Dam, Maharashtra 422202

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 34.75 m (114.0 ft) while the length is 4,110 m (13,480 ft). The volume content is 1,228 km3 (295 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 230,100.00 km3 (55,203.93 cu mi).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • References

    Palkhed Dam Wikipedia