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Man-made Lentic Water Bodies Of Maharashtra
There are around 1821 notable large dams in state of Maharashtra in India. Dams in Maharashtra by specification The table below list dams of state of Maharashtra by their specifications which has gross storage capacity more than 10,000 103m3. See also * amine in India References Notes * Sakhare, V.B.2005. "Reservoir fisheries of Maharashtra." ''Fishing Chimes''. 23(7):34-37 * Sakhare, V.B.2007. ''Reservoir Fisheries and Limnology'', Narendra Publishing House, Delhi * Sakhare, V.B.2007. ''Applied Fisheries''. Daya Publishing House, DelhiKalammawadi dam at kolhapurtourism diversion of flow from east to west, reservoirs on different scales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maharashtra
Maharashtra (; , abbr. MH or Maha) is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India and the second-most populous country subdivision globally. It was formed on 1 May 1960 by splitting the bilingual Bombay State, which had existed since 1956, into majority Marathi-speaking Maharashtra and Gujarati-speaking Gujarat. Maharashtra is home to the Marathi people, the predominant ethno-linguistic group, who speak the Marathi language, the official language of the state. The state is divided into 6 divisions and 36 districts, with the state capital being Mumbai, the most populous urban area in India, and Nagpur serving as the winter capital, which also hosts the winter session of the state legislature. Godavari and Krishna are the two major rivers in the state. Forests cover 16.47 per cent of the state's geographical area. Out of the total cultivable land in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walwan Dam
Walwan Dam, (or Valvan Dam) is a gravity dam on the Indrayani river near Lonavla, Pune district in State of Maharashtra in India. It provides water to the nearby Khopoli Power Plant and to residents of Lonavla and Khandala and neighborhood villages. Specifications The height of the dam above lowest foundation is while the length is . The volume content is and gross storage capacity is . Purpose * Hydroelectricity See also * Dams in Maharashtra * List of reservoirs and dams in India This page shows the state-wise list of dams and reservoirs in India. As of July, 2019, total number of large dams in India is 5,334. About 447 large dams are under construction in India. In terms of number of dams, India ranks third after China an ... References {{Hydrography of Maharashtra Dams in Pune district Dams completed in 1916 1916 establishments in India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Visapur Dam
Visapur Dam, is an earthfill dam on Hanga river near Srigonda, Ahmednagar district in the state of Maharashtra in India. Specifications The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is while the length is . The volume content is and gross storage capacity is . Purpose * Irrigation See also * Dams in Maharashtra * List of reservoirs and dams in India This page shows the state-wise list of dams and reservoirs in India. As of July, 2019, total number of large dams in India is 5,334. About 447 large dams are under construction in India. In terms of number of dams, India ranks third after China an ... References {{Ahmednagar district topics Dams in Ahmednagar district Dams completed in 1936 Earth-filled dams 1936 establishments in India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghanewadi Dam
Ghanewadi Dam, is an earthfill dam on Kundlika river near Jalocala, Jalna district in the state of Maharashtra in India. This dam was built under sultan of Hyderabad Deccan Mir Osman Ali Khan - (the 7th nizam of Hyderabad) whose cinstrution was completed in the year 1935 and was the primary source of water for the city of "Jalna". Specifications The height of the dam above lowest foundation is while the length is . The gross storage capacity is . this dam was made by the sodiers of the Deccan sultan - Mir Osman Ali khan bahadur (7th nizam of hyderabad) in the year 1935 under the rule of the Asaf Jahi sultanat - nawab osman ali khan was the brave leader as well as the last prince of the nizam sarkar who build the ghanewadi dam for the people of jalna recently known as (hazrat Jan ullah shah)Specifications of large dams in India Purpose * Water Supply See also * Dams in Maharashtra * List of reservoirs and dams in India This page shows the state-wise list of dams and reservoi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mas Dam
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 while the length is . The volume content is and the gross storage capacity is . See also * *List of reservoirs and dams in India
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Mulshi Dam
Mulshi is the name of a major dam on the Mula river in India. It is located in the Mulshi taluka administrative division of the Pune district of Maharashtra State. Water from the dam is used for irrigation as well as for producing electricity at the Bhira hydroelectric power plant, operated by Tata Power. The station operates six 25MW Pelton turbines established in 1927 and one 150MW Pumped Storage Unit. Water from this reservoir located in Krishna river basin is diverted to the Bhira power house for generating Hydro electricity. In 1920–21, during the construction of the dam and power station, Pandurang Mahadev Bapat led ''Mulshi Satyagrah'', a movement to represent farmers whose land had been taken to build the project. He was dubbed ''Senapati'' (''commander'') in recognition of his leadership. Tourism In recent years Mulshi and adjoining areas have been developed as a tourist destination, adding accommodation for leisure guests. The place is around 2 hours drive fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhatghar Dam
Bhatghar Dam, is a gravity dam on Velvandi(वेळवंडी) river near Bhor, Pune district in State of Maharashtra in India. One of the oldest dams in Maharashtra constructed by British Specifications The height of the dam above lowest foundation is while the length is .The volume content is and gross storage capacity is . Purpose * Irrigation * HydroelectricitySee also * * |
Bhandardara Dam
Bhandardara is a holiday resort village near Igatpuri, in the western ghats of India. The village is located in the Akole tehsil, Ahmednagar district of the state of Maharashtra, about from Mumbai and from Ahmednagar. Bhandardara sits by the Pravara River, and the natural environment, waterfalls, mountains, Wilson dam, Arthur lake and Randha falls are tourist attractions. Bhandardara attractions include Wilson Dam and Arthur Lake. The recent attraction in this place is Fireflies camp in the Purushwadi area. There are number of historic and natural places of interest near the dam. From Bhandardara, visitors can climb up to see the Ratangad and Harishchandragad forts. Or visitors can follow the trails that lead to Ajoba and Ghanchakkar peaks. The highest peak in Maharashtra, Mount Kalsubai is 1646 m, and the starting point for this trek is Bari Village, located 12 km away from Bhandardara. Atop, there is a small temple located at the summit, with views of Sahyadris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghorazari Dam
Ghodazari Dam () is an earthfill dam on Gorazari river near Nagbhid in Chandrapur district of the state of Maharashtra in India. Specifications The height of the dam above lowest foundation is while the length is . The volume content is and gross storage capacity is . Purpose * Irrigation - Located in Nagbhid Tehsil in the , the dam irrigates land in Nagbhid and Sindewahi Tehsil, especially the Talodhi and Nawargaon region. * Tourism - The dam is located in the centre of a dense forest, but is ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chorkhamara Dam
Chorkhamara Dam, is an earthfill dam on Sasanda river near Tiroda, Gondia district in the state of Maharashtra in India. Specifications The height of the dam above lowest foundation is while the length is . The volume content is and gross storage capacity is . Purpose * IrrigationSee also * *List of reservoirs and dams in India
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Thokarwadi Dam
Thokarwadi dam is a gravity dam on the Indrayani River near Maval, Pune district in the state of Maharashtra in India. Krishna river basin water from this reservoir is diverted to the Bhivpuri power house to generate hydro electricity before letting in to a west flowing river which joins Arabian sea Specifications The height of the dam above the lowest foundation is while the length is . The volume content is and gross storage capacity is . Purpose * HydroelectricitySee also * * |
Shirvata Dam
Shirvata Dam, is a gravity dam on Indrayani river near Maval, Pune district in State of Maharashtra in India. Specifications The height of the dam above lowest foundation is while the length is . The volume content is and gross storage capacity is . Purpose * HydroelectricitySee also * *List of reservoirs and dams in India
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