| Chandrabhaga Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Chandrabhaga Dam in Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Chandrabhaga Dam D01360 |
| Location | Nagpur |
| Coordinates | 21°16′13″N 78°46′04″E / 21.270139°N 78.767810°E |
| Opening date | 1973 |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Chandrabhaga river |
| Height | 21.1 m (69 ft) |
| Length | 2,194 m (7,198 ft) |
| Spillway type | Ogee |
Chandrabhaga Dam is an Earth fill dam located on the Chandrabhaga River near Kalmeshwar in the Nagpur District of Maharashtra, India. It was built in 1973 by the Government of Maharashtra.[1]
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 21.1 m (69 ft) while the length is 2,194 m (7,198 ft). The catchment area is 48.45 km2 (18.71 sq mi).[2] The dam is built under the "Chandrabhaga Medium Irrigation Project" which serves the purpose of irrigation in the adjoining region.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "DAMS IN and AROUND NAGPUR DISTRICT". Nagpur District Administration. Archived from the original on 21 December 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "Chandrabhaga D01360". Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ↑ "Chandrabhaga Medium Irrigation Project JI00370". Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
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