Official name Wan dam D03007 Opening date 2000 Impounds Wan river Height 68 m Surface area 4,391 km² Total capacity 81,955 km3 (19,662 cu mi) | Location Akola Type of dam EarthfillGravity Length 500 m (1,600 ft) Opened 2000 Dam volume 599 km3 (144 cu mi) | |
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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
References
Wan Dam, Akola Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA