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Wan Dam, Akola

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Official name
  
Wan dam D03007

Opening date
  
2000

Impounds
  
Wan river

Height
  
68 m

Surface area
  
4,391 kmĀ²

Total capacity
  
81,955 km3 (19,662 cu mi)

Location
  
Akola

Type of dam
  
Earthfill Gravity

Length
  
500 m (1,600 ft)

Opened
  
2000

Dam volume
  
599 km3 (144 cu mi)

Wan Dam, Akola

Owners
  
Government of Maharashtra, India

Wan dam, is an earthfill and gravity dam on Wan river near Akola in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Contents

Map of Wan Dam., Wari Bhairaogad, Maharashtra 443402

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 67.65 m (221.9 ft) while the length is 500 m (1,600 ft). The volume content is 599 km3 (144 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 83,465.00 km3 (20,024.32 cu mi).

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • Hydroelectricity
  • Water supply
  • References

    Wan Dam, Akola Wikipedia