Masoli Dam
Dam in Gangakhed
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Masoli Dam, is an earthfill dam on the Masoli river near Gangakhed, Parbhani district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Official nameMasoli Dam D01365
LocationGangakhed
Coordinates18.8978922°N 76.7454323°E
Openingdate1981[1]
| Masoli Dam | |
|---|---|
  Masoli Dam Location of Masoli Dam in Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Masoli Dam D01365 |
| Location | Gangakhed |
| Coordinates | 18.8978922°N 76.7454323°E |
| Opening date | 1981[1] |
| Owners | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Masoli river |
| Height | 24.84 m (81.5 ft) |
| Length | 1,086 m (3,563 ft) |
| Dam volume | 626 km3 (150 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 27,390 km3 (6,570 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 6,970 km2 (2,690 sq mi) |
Specifications
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
- Irrigation