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Vishwamitri Dam

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Official name
  
Vishwamitri Dam

Opening date
  
1996

Impounds
  
Vishwamitri river

Height
  
21 m

Location
  
Patur

Type of dam
  
Earthfill

Length
  
1,275 m (4,183 ft)

Vishwamitri Dam

Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Vishwamitri Dam, is an earthfill dam on Vishwamitri river near Patur in Akola district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Contents

Map of Vishwamitri Dam, Maharashtra 444501

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 21.06 m (69.1 ft) while the length is 1,275 m (4,183 ft). The volume content is 565 km3 (136 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 10,116.00 km3 (2,426.96 cu mi).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • References

    Vishwamitri Dam Wikipedia