Januna Dam
Dam in Barshi Takali
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Januna Dam, is an earthfill dam on local river near Barshi Takali, Akola district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Official nameJanuna Dam D04004
LocationBarshi Takali
Coordinates20.4784941°N 77.0372821°E
Openingdate1978[1]
| Januna Dam | |
|---|---|
  Januna Dam Location of Januna Dam in Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Januna Dam D04004 |
| Location | Barshi Takali |
| Coordinates | 20.4784941°N 77.0372821°E |
| Opening date | 1978[1] |
| Owners | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | local river |
| Height | 11.95 m (39.2 ft) |
| Length | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
| Dam volume | 150,000 m3 (5,300,000 cu ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 11,800 m3 (420,000 cu ft) |
| Surface area | 404,000 m2 (4,350,000 sq ft) |
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 11.95 m (39.2 ft) while the length is 390 m (1,280 ft). The volume content is 150,000 m3 (5,300,000 cu ft) and gross storage capacity is 11,310,000 m3 (399,000,000 cu ft).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation