Wakod Dam
Dam in Aurangabad
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Wakod Dam, is an earthfill dam on Nagzari river near Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra in India.[1]
| Wakod Dam | |
|---|---|
  Wakod Dam Location within Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Wakod Dam D03130 |
| Location | Aurangabad |
| Coordinates | 20.166672°N 75.497017°E |
| Demolition date | N/A |
| Owners | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Nagzari river |
| Height | 14.28 m (46.9 ft) |
| Length | 2,975 m (9,760 ft) |
| Dam volume | 577 km3 (138 cu mi) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 11,400 km3 (2,700 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 4,480 km2 (1,730 sq mi) |
Specifications
The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 14.28 m (46.9 ft) while the length is 2,975 m (9,760 ft). The volume content is 577 km3 (138 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 12,050.00 km3 (2,890.95 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation