Tillari (Main) Dam is a gravity dam on Tillari river near Chandgad, Kolhapur district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Tillari Dam
Tillari (Main) Dam is located in Maharashtra
Tillari (Main) Dam
Location of Tillari Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameTillari (Main) Dam D04937
LocationChandgad
Coordinates15°47′55″N 74°20′36″E / 15.798696°N 74.343281°E / 15.798696; 74.343281
Opening date1986[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity
ImpoundsTillari river
Height38.05 m (124.8 ft)
Length485 m (1,591 ft)
Dam volume250 km3 (60 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity92,020 km3 (22,080 cu mi)
Surface area9,290 km2 (3,590 sq mi)

Specifications

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The height of the dam above the lowest foundation is 38.05 m (124.8 ft) while the length is 485 m (1,591 ft). Its volume content is 250 km3 (60 cu mi) and its gross storage capacity is 113,266.00 km3 (27,173.96 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

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  • Hydroelectricity power generation

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Tillari (Main) D04937". Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  2. ^ Specifications of large dams in India Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
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