Godavari Dam
Godavari Dam, is an earthfill dam on Darna river near Igatpuri in state of Maharashtra in India.
| Godavari Dam | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Godavari Dam |
| Location | Igatpuri |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Darna river |
| Height | 34.75 m (114.0 ft) |
| Length | 1,028 m (3,373 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 40,790 km3 (9,790 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 2,565 km2 (990 sq mi) |
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 34.75 m (114.0 ft) while the length is 1,028 m (3,373 ft). The volume content is 3,007 km3 (721 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 46,730.00 km3 (11,211.12 cu mi).[1]
Purpose
- Irrigation
References
- Specifications of large dams in India Archived July 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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