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Shahanoor Dam

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Official name
  
Shahanoor Dam D02907

Opening date
  
1990

Impounds
  
Shahanoor river

Surface area
  
2,970 kmĀ²

Impound
  
Shahanoor River

Location
  
Anjangaon Surji

Type of dam
  
Earthfill

Length
  
828 m (2,717 ft)

Height
  
58 m

Shahanoor Dam

Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Similar
  
Lower Wardha Dam, Nalganga Dam, Upper Wardha Dam, Katepurna Dam, Chankapur Dam

Shahanoor Dam, is an earthfill dam on Shahanoor river near Anjangaon Surji, Amravati district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Contents

Map of Shahanoor Dam, Raipur, Maharashtra 444808

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 57.81 m (189.7 ft) while the length is 828 m (2,717 ft). The volume content is 3,446 km3 (827 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 47,850.00 km3 (11,479.83 cu mi).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • Water Supply
  • References

    Shahanoor Dam Wikipedia