Dolwahal Dam Explained

weir dam
Name Official:weir Dam (Weir) Dam D03733
Dam Crosses:Kundlika river
Location:Roha
Dam Type:Earthfill
Dam Length:543m (1,781feet)
Dam Height:12.5m (41feet)
Dam Volume:1943km3
Opening:1969[1]
Owner:Government of Maharashtra, India
Res Capacity Total:1840km3
Res Surface:3230km2
Location Map:India Maharashtra
Coordinates:18.426°N 73.2204°W

Dolwahal Dam, also called Weir Dam is an earthfill dam on Kundalika river near Roha, Raigad district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 12.5m (41feet) while the length is 543m (1,781feet). The volume content is 1943km3 and gross storage capacity is 10070km3.[2]

Purpose

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dolwahal (Weir) D03733 . https://archive.today/20130412233332/http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Dolwahal_(Weir)_D03733 . dead . 12 April 2013 . 5 March 2013 .
  2. http://www.cwc.nic.in/main/downloads/National%20Register%20of%20Large%20Dams%202009.pdf Specifications of large dams in India