Dhamapur Dam

Dhamapur dam
Location of Dhamapur dam in India Maharashtra
Official name Dhamapur dam D03651
Location Malvan, Singhdurg, Maharashtra
Coordinates 16°02′03″N 73°35′36″E / 16.0340796°N 73.5932042°E / 16.0340796; 73.5932042Coordinates: 16°02′03″N 73°35′36″E / 16.0340796°N 73.5932042°E / 16.0340796; 73.5932042
Opening date 1600[1]
Owner(s) Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Earthfill
Impounds local river
Height 11 m (36 ft)
Length 271 m (889 ft)
Dam volume 2,687 km3 (645 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity 2,441 km3 (586 cu mi)
Surface area 1,150 km2 (440 sq mi)

Dhamapur dam, is an earthfill dam on local river near Malvan, Sindhudurg district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 11 m (36 ft) while the length is 271 m (889 ft). The volume content is 2,687 km3 (645 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 2,867 km3 (688 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

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