Ekrukh Dam

Ekrukh dam, is an earthfill dam on Adela river near north Solapur in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Ekrukh dam
Location of Ekrukh dam in Maharashtra
Official nameEkrukh dam D00981
LocationSolapur
Coordinates17.7402569°N 75.9149802°E / 17.7402569; 75.9149802
Opening date1871[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsAdela river
Height21.45 m (70.4 ft)
Length2,360 m (7,740 ft)
Dam volume130 km3 (31 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity61,170 km3 (14,680 cu mi)
Surface area0 km2 (0 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 21.45 m (70.4 ft) while the length is 2,360 m (7,740 ft). The volume content is 130 km3 (31 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 61,170.00 km3 (14,675.46 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • Water Supply

See also

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

References

  1. "Ekrukh D00981". Archived from the original on April 12, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
  2. Specifications of large dams in India Archived July 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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