Shetfal Dam, is an earthfill dam on Shetfal river near Indapur, Pune district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Shetfal Dam
Shetfal Dam is located in Maharashtra
Shetfal Dam
Location of Shetfal Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameShetfal Dam D04809
LocationIndapur
Coordinates18°01′21″N 74°57′45″E / 18.0223641°N 74.9625063°E / 18.0223641; 74.9625063
Opening date1901[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsShetfal river
Height20.11 m (66.0 ft)
Length3,211 m (10,535 ft)
Dam volume173 km3 (42 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity1,693 km3 (406 cu mi)
Surface area3,498 km2 (1,351 sq mi)

Specifications

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The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 20.11 m (66.0 ft) while the length is 3,211 m (10,535 ft). The volume content is 173 km3 (42 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 17,360.00 km3 (4,164.89 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

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  • Irrigation

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Shetfal D04809". Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  2. ^ Specifications of large dams in India Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine