Morana (Gureghar) Dam, is an earthfill dam on Morana river near Patan, Satara district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Morana (Gureghar) Dam
Morana Dam is located in Maharashtra
Morana Dam
Location of Morana (Gureghar) Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameMorana (Gureghar) Dam
LocationPatan
Coordinates17°17′30″N 73°50′06″E / 17.2916632°N 73.834884°E / 17.2916632; 73.834884
Opening date2006
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsMorana river
Height47.02 m (154.3 ft)
Length420 m (1,380 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity36,990 km3 (8,870 cu mi)
Surface area31.27 km2 (12.07 sq mi)

Specifications

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The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 47.02 m (154.3 ft) while the length is 420 m (1,380 ft). The gross storage capacity is 39,550.00 km3 (9,488.55 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

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  • Irrigation

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Specifications of large dams in India" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2010-10-25.