Mhaswad Dam
Dam in Maan, Maharashtra
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Mhaswad Dam, (also called Rajewadi dam) is an earthfill dam on Man river near Maan, Satara district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
OfficialnameMhaswad dam D00984
LocationMaan, Maharashtra
Coordinates17.5911341°N 74.8734569°E
Openingdate1887[1]
| Rajewadi Dam | |
|---|---|
  Rajewadi Dam Location within Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Mhaswad dam D00984 |
| Location | Maan, Maharashtra |
| Coordinates | 17.5911341°N 74.8734569°E |
| Opening date | 1887[1] |
| Owners | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Maan river |
| Height | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Length | 2,473 m (8,114 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 46,210 km3 (11,090 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 16,251 km2 (6,275 sq mi) |
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 24 m (79 ft) while the length is 2,473 m (8,114 ft). The gross storage capacity is 47,880.00 km3 (11,487.02 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation