Official name Popatkhed Dam D04646 Opening date 2005 Impounds Dather river | Location Akot Type of dam Earthfill Height 43 m | |
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Total capacity 10,709 km (2,569 cu mi) Owners Government of Maharashtra, India Similar Narnala, Katepurna Dam, Gawilghur, Akola Junction railway st | ||
Popatkhed Dam, is an earthfill dam on Dather river near Akot, Akola district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
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Map of Popatkhed Dam, Dahikhel Futkar, Maharashtra 444101
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 42.6 m (140 ft). The gross storage capacity is 12,192.00 km3 (2,925.02 cu mi). The Dam is able to replenish dried borewells as far as 15 to 20 KM
Purpose
References
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