Manjara Dam
| Manjara Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Manjara Dam in India Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Manjara Dam D01111 |
| Location | Kaij&Kalamb |
| Coordinates | 18°39′27″N 75°36′52″E / 18.6574059°N 75.6144494°ECoordinates: 18°39′27″N 75°36′52″E / 18.6574059°N 75.6144494°E |
| Opening date | 1982[1] |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Manjara River |
| Height | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Length | 4,203 m (13,789 ft) |
| Dam volume | 2,213,000 m3 (78,200,000 cu ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Manjara |
| Total capacity | 0.25 km3 (0.060 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 43 km2 (17 sq mi) |
Manjara Dam, is an earthfill dam on the Manjara River near Kaij and Kalamb, Osmanabad district in state of Maharashtra in India. Till September 2016, the reservoir completely dried up, after 4 years of no rainfall. At end of September 2016 the reservoir full.[2]
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 25 m (82 ft) while the length is 4,203 m (13,789 ft). The live water storage capacity is 0.115 km3 (0.028 cu mi).[3]
Purpose
- Irrigation
Ecology
Although there is increased alkalinity during the summer season when dissolved oxygen was less, the water is suitable for irrigation.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Manjara dam D01111". Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ↑ Manjara dam: Last hope of parched Latur dries up Apr 20, 1:30 pm
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India
- ↑ Akuskar, S.K. & Gaikwad, A.V. (2006). "Physico-chemical analysis of Manjara dam back water of Manjara river Dhanegoan, Maharashtra, India". Ecology, Environment and Conservation. 12 (1): 73–74.
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