Manyad Dam
Dam in NANDRE tal chalisgaon
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Manyad Dam is an earthfill dam on Manyad River near Nandre, Chalisgaon, Jalgaon district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Official nameManyad Dam D01273
LocationNANDRE tal chalisgaon
Coordinates20.4796447°N 74.7922526°E
Openingdate1973[1]
| Manyad Dam | |
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  Manyad Dam Location of Manyad Dam in Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Manyad Dam D01273 |
| Location | NANDRE tal chalisgaon |
| Coordinates | 20.4796447°N 74.7922526°E |
| Opening date | 1973[1] |
| Owners | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Manyad river |
| Height | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Length | 1,677 m (5,502 ft) |
| Dam volume | 896.5 km3 (215.1 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 40,257 km3 (9,658 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 8,710 km2 (3,360 sq mi) |
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 45 m (148 ft) while the length is 1,677 m (5,502 ft). The volume content is 896.5 km3 (215.1 cu mi) and its gross storage capacity is 53,980.00 km3 (12,950.49 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation