Gharni Dam Explained

Gharni Dam
Name Official:Gharni Dam D01231
Dam Crosses:Gharni river
Location:Sirur
Dam Type:Earthfill
Dam Length:956m (3,136feet)
Dam Height:15.24m (50feet)
Opening:1969[1]
Owner:Government of Maharashtra, India
Res Capacity Total:22460km3
Location Map:India Maharashtra
Coordinates:18.3803°N 76.8265°W

Gharni Dam, is an earthfill dam on Gharni river near Sirur, Latur district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 15.24m (50feet) while the length is 956m (3,136feet). The gross storage capacity is 25080km3.[2]

Purpose

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gharni D01231 . https://archive.today/20130412225510/http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Gharni_D01231 . 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