Kashypi Dam
| Kashypi Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Kashypi Dam in India Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Kashypi Dam D03105 |
| Location | Rajapur |
| Coordinates | 20°04′09″N 73°36′04″E / 20.0692741°N 73.6012318°ECoordinates: 20°04′09″N 73°36′04″E / 20.0692741°N 73.6012318°E |
| Opening date | 1998[1] |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Kashyapi river |
| Height | 41.75 m (137.0 ft) |
| Length | 1,291 m (4,236 ft) |
| Dam volume | 2,761 km3 (662 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 52,430 km3 (12,580 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 2,867 km2 (1,107 sq mi) |
Kashypi Dam, is an earthfill dam on Kashyapi river near Rajapur, Nashik district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 41.75 m (137.0 ft) while the length is 1,291 m (4,236 ft). The volume content is 2,761 km3 (662 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 52,690.00 km3 (12,641.00 cu mi).[2]
Downstream of this dam is the Gangapur Dam which opened in 1965. Due to silt deposition in the reservoir area, the storage capacity of the Gangapur Dam has gradually reduced. The right side canal running towards Nashik is also closed due to the high civilization in the area. For these two reasons, the Kashypi Dam was constructed.[3]
Purpose
- Irrigation
See also
References
- ↑ "Kashypi D03105". Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India
- ↑ "Dams Under NID »» Gangapur Dam". Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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