Radhanagari Dam

Radhanagari Dam, is a gravity dam on Bhogawati river near Radhanagari in State of Maharashtra in India.Dam construction was initiated by visionary Rajarshi Shahu on 18 February 1907.[2] Dam is being used for irrigation as well as hydro-electricity power generation. Dam is located amidst scenic surrounding in the backdrop of thick forest cover.[3] The Scheme of Pandurangrrao Krishnajirao Shinde, Esqr,BA, I.S.E, was suggested by British Consulting Engg. Henry Howard to Kolhapur State. Considering the suggested advantage towards satisfying Kolhapur municipal water requirement, agriculture as industry, benefits to sugarcane and jaggery industry and amount of land that would come under irrigation, the Scheme was approved by Rajaram Maharaj and his Ministry. In 1941 PK Shinde was Specially appointed as Chief Engineer due to his technical competency and experience. The dam is known for the Hydraulic technology (automatic gates). Today Radhanagri Dam is the main reason for flourishing agriculture, sugarcane and jaggery industry in Kolhapur District. The water need of Municipal Corporation of Kolhapur is satisfied through this dam. Radhanagri Dam supports large variety of Flaura n Fauna. It is surrounded by dense forest and has wide variety of wildlife.

Radhanagari Dam
Location of Radhanagari Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameRadhanagari Dam D01033
LocationRadhanagari
Coordinates16°24′22″N 73°57′36″E
Opening date1938[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity
ImpoundsBhogawati river
Height42.68 m (140.0 ft)
Length1,143 m (3,750 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity220,000,000 m3 (7.8×109 cu ft)
Surface area18,218 km2 (7,034 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 42.68 m (140.0 ft) while the length is 1,143 m (3,750 ft). The gross storage capacity is 236,810,000 m3 (8.363×109 cu ft).[4]

Purpose
  • Irrigation
  • Hydroelectricity

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

References
  1. "Radhanagari D01033". Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  2. Vision Completes 100 years Archived 2012-04-26 at the Wayback Machine
  3. http://radhanagaricollege.com/Tourism.html
  4. Specifications of large dams in India
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