Morna Gureghar Dam
| Morna Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Morna Dam in India Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Morna (Gureghar) Dam D03137 |
| Location | Patan |
| Coordinates | 17°17′29″N 73°50′02″E / 17.2912585°N 73.8337765°ECoordinates: 17°17′29″N 73°50′02″E / 17.2912585°N 73.8337765°E |
| Opening date | 1971[1] |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Morna River |
| Height | 28.65 m (94.0 ft) |
| Length | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Dam volume | 1,109 km3 (266 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 41,460 km3 (9,950 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 4,930 km2 (1,900 sq mi) |
Morna Dam, also called as Gureghar dam, is an earthfill dam on local river near Patur, Satara district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 28.65 m (94.0 ft) while the length is 600 m (2,000 ft). The volume content is 1,109 km3 (266 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 44,740.00 km3 (10,733.70 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
See also
References
- ↑ "Morna (Gureghar) D03137". Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India
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