Pothara Dam
Pothara Dam, is an earthfill dam on Pothara river near Hinganghat, Wardha district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
| Pothara Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Pothara Dam in Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Pothara Dam |
| Location | Hinganghat |
| Coordinates | 20.5582241°N 79.0411377°E |
| Opening date | 1983[1] |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Pothara river |
| Height | 14.21 m (46.6 ft) |
| Length | 2,220 m (7,280 ft) |
| Dam volume | 318 km3 (76 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 34,720 km3 (8,330 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 13,900 km2 (5,400 sq mi) |
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 14.21 m (46.6 ft) while the length is 2,220 m (7,280 ft). The volume content is 318 km3 (76 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 38,400.00 km3 (9,212.65 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
See also
- Dams in Maharashtra
- List of reservoirs and dams in India
References
- "Pothara D02849". Archived from the original on 12 April 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- "Specifications of large dams in India" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2010.
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