Mas Dam
| Mas Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Mas Dam in India Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Mas Dam D01424 |
| Location | Khamgaon |
| Coordinates | 20°36′10″N 76°39′45″E / 20.6027091°N 76.6624368°ECoordinates: 20°36′10″N 76°39′45″E / 20.6027091°N 76.6624368°E |
| Opening date | 1932[1] |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Mas river |
| Height | 17.71 m (58.1 ft) |
| Length | 663 m (2,175 ft) |
| Dam volume | 399 km3 (96 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 15,040 km3 (3,610 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 4,810 km2 (1,860 sq mi) |
Mas Dam, is an earthfill dam on the Mas river near Khamgaon, Buldhana district in the Indian State of Maharashtra. It is largely used for irrigation purposes.
Specifications
The height of the dam above the lowest foundation is 17.71 m (58.1 ft) while the length is 663 m (2,175 ft). The volume content is 399 km3 (96 cu mi) and the gross storage capacity is 17,500.00 km3 (4,198.47 cu mi).[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Mas D01424". Retrieved March 14, 2013.
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India
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