Purna Dam
Dam in Amravati
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Purna Dam, is an earthfill dam on Purna river near Amravati in the state of Maharashtra in India.
| Purna Dam | |
|---|---|
  Purna Dam Location within Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Purna Dam D03125 |
| Location | Amravati |
| Coordinates | 21.3748511°N 77.7596157°E |
| Opening date | 2006[1] |
| Demolition date | N/A |
| Owners | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Purna river |
| Height | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Length | 3,120 m (10,240 ft) |
| Dam volume | 1,277 km3 (306 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 35,370 km3 (8,490 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 5,880 km2 (2,270 sq mi) |
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 38 m (125 ft) while the length is 3,120 m (10,240 ft). The volume content is 1,277 km3 (306 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 41,759.00 km3 (10,018.52 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation
- Hydroelectricity
- Water supply