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Purna Dam

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Official name
  
Purna Dam D03125

Opening date
  
2006

Type of dam
  
Earthfill

Height
  
38 m

Location
  
Amravati

Demolition date
  
N/A

Impounds
  
Purna river

Surface area
  
5,880 kmĀ²

Purna Dam

Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Purna Dam, is an earthfill dam on Purna river near Amravati in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Contents

Map of Purna Dam, Maharashtra 460220

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 38 m (125 ft) while the length is 3,120 m (10,240 ft). The volume content is 1,277 km3 (306 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 41,759.00 km3 (10,018.52 cu mi).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • Hydroelectricity
  • Water supply
  • References

    Purna Dam Wikipedia