Upper Vaitarna Dam
Dam in Igatpuri
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Upper Vaitarna Dam, is an earthfill and gravity dam on west flowing Vaitarna river near Igatpuri, Nashik district of Maharashtra state in India.[1] The reservoir created by this dam spreads on both Vaitarna and Godavari rivers catchment area.
OfficialnameUpper Vaitarana Dam D03188
LocationIgatpuri
Coordinates19.8143122°N 73.5428669°E
Openingdate1973[1]
| Upper Vaitarna Dam | |
|---|---|
  Upper Vaitarna Dam Location within Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Upper Vaitarana Dam D03188 |
| Location | Igatpuri |
| Coordinates | 19.8143122°N 73.5428669°E |
| Opening date | 1973[1] |
| Owner | Government of Maharashtra |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill Gravity |
| Impounds | Vaitarna and Godavari rivers |
| Height | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Length | 2,531 m (8,304 ft) |
| Dam volume | 1.520×106 m3 (53.7×106 cu ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 0.332 km3 (0.080 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 37.130 km2 (14.336 sq mi) |
Specifications
The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 41 m (135 ft) while the length is 2,531 m (8,304 ft). The volume content is 1.520×106 m3 (53.7×106 cu ft) and live storage capacity is 331×106 m3 (11.7×109 cu ft).[2]
Purpose
- Municipal water supply to Mumbai city and hydroelectricity (60 MW).