The Manjara Dam is an earthfill dam on the Manjara River, in the state of Maharashtra in India. Till September 2016, the reservoir completely dried up, after four years of no rainfall. At end of September 2016 the reservoir became full.[2]
| Manjara Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Manjara Dam in Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Manjara Dam D01111 |
| Location | Manjara River |
| Coordinates | 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 | 42 m (138 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) |
The height of the dam above the 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]
Although there is increased alkalinity during the summer season when dissolved oxygen is less, the water is suitable for irrigation.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Manjara dam D01111". Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- ^ Manjara dam: Last hope of parched Latur dries up Archived 2 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine 20 April 1:30 pm
- ^ Specifications of large dams in India Archived 21 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 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.