Bhudihal Dam, is an earthfill dam on Belwan river near Sangola, Solapur district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Bhudihal Dam
Official nameBhudihal Dam D03459
LocationSangola
Opening date1966[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsBelwan river
Height18.5 m (61 ft)
Length2,975 m (9,760 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity0.027950 km3 (0.006706 cu mi)

Specifications

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The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 18.5 m (61 ft) while the length is 2,975 m (9,760 ft). The gross storage capacity is 0.032050 km3 (0.007689 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

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  • Irrigation

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bhudihal D03459". 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