Ghodazari Dam Explained
| Ghodazari Dam |
| Name Official: | घोडाझरी धरण |
| Dam Crosses: | Ghodazari river |
| Location: | Nagbhid |
| Dam Type: | Earthfill |
| Dam Length: | 731.7m (2,400.6feet) |
| Dam Height: | 23.55m (77.26feet) |
| Dam Volume: | 90km3 |
| Opening: | 1923[1] |
| Owner: | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Res Capacity Total: | 38000km3 |
| Res Surface: | 976km2 |
| Location Map: | India Maharashtra |
| Coordinates: | 20.5398°N 79.6344°W |
Ghodazari Dam is an earthfill dam on Gorazari river near Nagbhid in Chandrapur district of the state of Maharashtra in India.
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 23.55m (77.26feet) while the length is 731.7m (2,400.6feet). The volume content is 90km3 and gross storage capacity is 45080km3.[2]
Purpose
- Irrigation - Located in Nagbhid Tehsil in the Chandrapur District, the dam irrigates land in Nagbhid and Sindewahi Tehsil, especially the Talodhi and Nawargaon region.
- Tourism - The dam is located in the centre of a dense forest, but is easily accessible by road. The surrounding jungle is full of flora and fauna. The beauty of the area is complemented by the "British era" resthouse and the small garden near the dam. In recent years the dam has become a notable location in the Chandrapur District because of the availability of a boating facility and srestaurants.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Ghorazari D01006 . https://archive.today/20130412234027/http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Ghorazari_D01006 . dead . 12 April 2013 . 28 February 2013 .
- http://www.cwc.nic.in/main/downloads/National%20Register%20of%20Large%20Dams%202009.pdf Specifications of large dams in India
