Malkhed Dam
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Malkhed Dam, is an earthfill dam on Kholad river near Chandur, Amravati district in state of Maharashtra in India.
Official nameMalkhed Dam D03198
LocationChandur Rly
Coordinates20.8369943°N 77.9067993°E
Openingdate1972[1]
| Malkhed Dam | |
|---|---|
  Malkhed Dam Location of Malkhed Dam in Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Malkhed Dam D03198 |
| Location | Chandur Rly |
| Coordinates | 20.8369943°N 77.9067993°E |
| Opening date | 1972[1] |
| Owners | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Kholad river |
| Height | 17.05 m (55.9 ft) |
| Length | 1,422 m (4,665 ft) |
| Dam volume | 481 km3 (115 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 8,960 km3 (2,150 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 6,717 km2 (2,593 sq mi) |
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 17.05 m (55.9 ft) while the length is 1,422 m (4,665 ft). The volume content is 481 km3 (115 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 10,900.00 km3 (2,615.05 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
- Water Supply