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Thokarwadi Dam

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Official name
  
Thokarwadi dam

Opening date
  
1922

Impounds
  
Indrayani River

Height
  
59 m

Catchment area
  
124.3 km²

Impound
  
Indrayani River

Location
  
Maval

Type of dam
  
Gravity

Length
  
741 m (2,431 ft)

Opened
  
1922

Surface area
  
24.3 km²

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Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Similar
  
Dimbhe Dam, Bhatghar Dam, Sina Kolegaon Dam, Dhak Fort, Manikdoh Dam

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Thokarwadi dam is a gravity dam on the Indrayani River near Maval, Pune district in the state of Maharashtra in India. Krishna river basin water from this reservoir is diverted to the Bhivpuri power house to generate hydro electricity before letting in to a west flowing river which joins Arabian sea

Contents

Map of Thokarwadi Dam, Maharashtra 410405

Specifications

The height of the dam above the lowest foundation is 59.44 m (195.0 ft) while the length is 741 m (2,431 ft). The volume content is 212 km3 (51 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 0.363 km3 (0.087 cu mi).

Purpose

  • Hydroelectricity
  • References

    Thokarwadi Dam Wikipedia