Aner Dam

Aner Dam, is an earthfill dam on Aner river in Shirpur taluka, Dhule district in state of Maharashtra in India. The dam is 8 km from Hisale village which is situated near Shirpur-Chopda state highway in Shirpur Tehsil.

Aner Dam
Location of Aner Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameAner Dam
LocationShirpur
Coordinates21.3250174°N 75.1442957°E / 21.3250174; 75.1442957
Opening date1978
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsAner river
Height47 m (154 ft)
Length2,275 m (7,464 ft)
Dam volume3,162 km3 (759 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity58,914 km3 (14,134 cu mi)
Surface area0 km2 (0 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 47 m (154 ft) while the length is 2,275 m (7,464 ft). The volume content is 3,162 km3 (759 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 103,270.00 km3 (24,775.79 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

  • Irrigation

See also

  • Dams in Maharashtra
  • List of reservoirs and dams in India

References

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