Adhala Dam

Adhala Dam, is an earthfill dam on Adhala river near Akole, Deothan, Ahmednagar district in state of Maharashtra in India.


Adhala Dam
Location of Adhala Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameAdhala Dam
LocationAkole, Deothan
Coordinates19°38′23″N 74°1′37″E
Construction began1966
Opening date1976
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Operator(s)Abhishek Pawar
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsAdhala river
Height40 m (130 ft)
Length623 m (2,044 ft)
Width (crest)6.5 mtr
Dam volume1060 mcft 1,437 km3 (345 cu mi)
Spillway typeNon gated
Spillway capacity54900 cusecs
Reservoir
CreatesAdhala dam
Total capacity27,600 km3 (6,600 cu mi)
Catchment area177.10 sq. Km
Surface area2.306 km2 (0.890 sq mi)
Maximum water depth40.02 m
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Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 40 m (130 ft) while the length is 623 m (2,044 ft). The volume content is 1,437 km3 (345 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 30,000.00 km3 (7,197.38 cu mi).[1]

  • Capacity in TMC: 1.02(By Abhi Thorat)

Purpose

  • Irrigation in Akole, Sagamner & Sinner Tahsil
  • Drinking Water supply to Devthan, Hivargaon Ambre, Ganore, Dongargaon & Pimplegaon villages (created by government)

See also

  • Dams in Maharashtra
  • List of reservoirs and dams in India

References

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