Official name Yeldari Dam D03211 Type of dam Earthfill Length 4,232 m (13,885 ft) Height 51 m Impound Purna River Total capacity 0.934 km3 (0.224 cu mi) | Location Yeldari Creates Yeldari Surface area 101.5 km² Opening date 1968 | |
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Similar Kolkewadi Dam, Siddheshwar Dam, Jayakwadi Dam, Ujjani Dam, Upper Wardha Dam | ||
Yeldari Dam, is an earthfill dam on Purna river near Yeldari in Jintur taluka of Parbhani district in the state of Maharashtra in India. It is the second largest dam in Marathwada region. Dam is renovated and developed as a big reservoir and also tourist attraction spot in Parbhani district.
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Map of Yelderi Dam, Sawangi, Maharashtra 431542
Specifications
The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 51.2 m (168 ft) while the length is 4,232 m (13,885 ft). The live storage capacity is 0.81 km3 (0.19 cu mi).
Purpose
The dam was built in under the observation of Yeshwantrao Chavan. It has a hydroelectric power station consisting of three units of 7.5 MW capacity each for 22.5 MW total capacity.
References
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