Morana Dam

Dam in Patan
17°17′30″N 73°50′06″E / 17.2916632°N 73.834884°E / 17.2916632; 73.834884Opening date2006Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, IndiaDam and spillwaysType of damEarthfillImpoundsMorana riverHeight47.02 m (154.3 ft)Length420 m (1,380 ft)ReservoirTotal capacity36,990 km3 (8,870 cu mi)Surface area31.27 km2 (12.07 sq mi)

Morana (Gureghar) Dam, is an earthfill dam on Morana river near Patan, Satara district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 47.02 m (154.3 ft) while the length is 420 m (1,380 ft). The gross storage capacity is 39,550.00 km3 (9,488.55 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

  • Irrigation

See also

References

  1. ^ "Specifications of large dams in India" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2010-10-25.
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