Masoli Dam, is an earthfill dam on the Masoli river near Gangakhed, Parbhani district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Masoli Dam
Masoli Dam is located in Maharashtra
Masoli Dam
Location of Masoli Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameMasoli Dam D01365
LocationGangakhed
Coordinates18°53′52″N 76°44′44″E / 18.8978922°N 76.7454323°E / 18.8978922; 76.7454323
Opening date1981[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsMasoli river
Height24.84 m (81.5 ft)
Length1,086 m (3,563 ft)
Dam volume626 km3 (150 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity27,390 km3 (6,570 cu mi)
Surface area6,970 km2 (2,690 sq mi)

Specifications

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The height of the dam above the lowest foundation is 24.84 m (81.5 ft) while the length is 1,086 m (3,563 ft). The volume content is 626 km3 (150 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 34,080.00 km3 (8,176.23 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

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  • Irrigation

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Masoli D01365". Archived from the original on 12 April 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  2. ^ Specifications of large dams in India Archived 21 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine