Chandai Dam

Not to be confused with Chandani Dam from Osmanabad district.
Chandai Dam
Location of Chandai Dam in India Maharashtra
Official name Chandai Dam D01387
Location Varora
Coordinates 20°25′19″N 79°13′16″E / 20.4220605°N 79.2210841°E / 20.4220605; 79.2210841Coordinates: 20°25′19″N 79°13′16″E / 20.4220605°N 79.2210841°E / 20.4220605; 79.2210841
Opening date 1983[1]
Owner(s) Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Earthfill
Impounds Chandai Nalla river
Height 11.91 m (39.1 ft)
Length 1,830 m (6,000 ft)
Dam volume 181 km3 (43 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity 10,690 km3 (2,560 cu mi)
Surface area 523 km2 (202 sq mi)

Chandai Dam, is an earthfill dam on Chandai Nalla river near Varora, Chandrapur district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 11.91 m (39.1 ft) while the length is 1,830 m (6,000 ft). The volume content is 181 km3 (43 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 13,200.00 km3 (3,166.85 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

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References

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