Manjara Dam
| Manjara Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Manjara Dam in India Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Manjara Dam D01111 |
| Location | Kaij&Kalamb |
| Coordinates | 18°39′27″N 75°36′52″E / 18.6574059°N 75.6144494°ECoordinates: 18°39′27″N 75°36′52″E / 18.6574059°N 75.6144494°E |
| Opening date | 1982[1] |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Manjara River |
| Height | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Length | 4,203 m (13,789 ft) |
| Dam volume | 2,213 km3 (531 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 173,320 km3 (41,580 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
Manjara Dam, is an earthfill dam on the Manjara River near Kaij and Kalamb, Osmanabad district in state of Maharashtra in India. In 2016, the reservoir completely dried up, after 4 years of no rainfall.[2]
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 25 m (82 ft) while the length is 4,203 m (13,789 ft). The volume content is 2,213 km3 (531 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 250,700.00 km3 (60,146.13 cu mi).[3]
Purpose
- Irrigation
Ecology
Although there is increased alkalinity during the summer season when dissolved oxygen was less, the water is suitable for irrigation.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Manjara D01111". Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ↑ Manjara dam: Last hope of parched Latur dries up Apr 20, 1:30 pm
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India
- ↑ Akuskar, S.K. and Gaikwad, A.V. (2006). "Physico-chemical analysis of Manjara dam back water of Manjara river Dhanegoan, Maharashtra, India". Ecology, Environment and Conservation 12 (1): 73–74.
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