Morna Dam, Shirala
| Morna (Shirala) Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Morna (Shirala) Dam in India Maharashtra | |
| Official name |
Morna Dam D03221 Shirala Dam D03221 |
| Location | Shirala |
| Coordinates | 16°59′23″N 74°06′11″E / 16.9897051°N 74.1029575°ECoordinates: 16°59′23″N 74°06′11″E / 16.9897051°N 74.1029575°E |
| Opening date | 1985[1] |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Morna river |
| Height | 31.2 m (102 ft) |
| Length | 1,115 m (3,658 ft) |
| Dam volume | 793 km3 (190 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 15,150 km3 (3,630 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 3,203 km2 (1,237 sq mi) |
Morna Dam, also called Shirala Dam, is an earthfill dam on Morna river near Shirala, Sangli district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 31.2 m (102 ft) while the length is 1,115 m (3,658 ft). The volume content is 793 km3 (190 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 21,160.00 km3 (5,076.55 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
See also
References
- ↑ "Morna (Shirala) D03221". Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India
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