Visapur Dam
Dam in Srigonda
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Visapur Dam, is an earthfill dam on Hanga river near Srigonda, Ahmednagar district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
OfficialnameVisapur Dam D01010
LocationSrigonda
Coordinates18.8035565°N 74.5827484°E
Openingdate1936[1]
| Visapur Dam | |
|---|---|
  Visapur Dam Location within Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Visapur Dam D01010 |
| Location | Srigonda |
| Coordinates | 18.8035565°N 74.5827484°E |
| Opening date | 1936[1] |
| Owners | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Hanga river |
| Height | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Length | 2,692 m (8,832 ft) |
| Dam volume | 130 km3 (31 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 33,320 km3 (7,990 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
Specifications
The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 26 m (85 ft) while the length is 2,692 m (8,832 ft). The volume content is 130 km3 (31 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 33,320.00 km3 (7,993.89 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation