Alwandi Dam, is an earthfill dam on Vaitarna river near Igatpuri, Nashik district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Alwandi Dam
Alwandi Dam is located in Maharashtra
Alwandi Dam
Location of Alwandi Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameAlwandi Dam
LocationIgatpuri
Coordinates19°48′58″N 73°34′29″E / 19.8161292°N 73.5746026°E / 19.8161292; 73.5746026
Opening date1976
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsVaitarna river
Height37.8 m (124 ft)
Length2,548 m (8,360 ft)
Dam volume930 km3 (220 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity331,110 km3 (79,440 cu mi)
Surface area37,130 km2 (14,340 sq mi)

Specifications

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The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 37.8 m (124 ft) while the length is 2,548 m (8,360 ft). The volume content is 930 km3 (220 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 353,750.00 km3 (84,869.14 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

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  • Irrigation

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