Official name Pothara Dam Opening date 1983 Impounds Pothara river Height 14 m | Location Hinganghat Type of dam Earthfill Length 2,220 m (7,280 ft) Surface area 13,900 km² | |
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Owners Government of Maharashtra, India Similar Pentakali Dam, Lower Wardha Dam, Nalganga Dam, Bor Dam, Mandohol Dam | ||
Pothara Dam, is an earthfill dam on Pothara river near Hinganghat, Wardha district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
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Map of Pothara Dam, Maharashtra 442301
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 14.21 m (46.6 ft) while the length is 2,220 m (7,280 ft). The volume content is 318 km3 (76 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 38,400.00 km3 (9,212.65 cu mi).
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References
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