Hivra Dam Explained

Hivra Dam
Name Official:Hivra Dam
Dam Crosses:Hivra River
Location:Khadakdeola Pachora, Maharashtra
India
Dam Type:Earthfill
Dam Length:3860m (12,660feet)
Dam Height:15.21m (49.9feet)
Spillway Capacity:2591m3/s
Construction Began:1977
Opening:1994
Cost:16.98 Crore
Owner:Government of Maharashtra
Res Name:Hivra Reservoir
Res Capacity Total:9.601 MLT
Plant Operator:Government of Maharashtra
Plant Capacity:12.77 MLT
Location Map:India
Coordinates:20.5983°N 75.3556°W

The Hivra Dam, also known as Hivara Dam or Hirawa Dam, is an earthfill dam on the Hivra River about 6km (04miles) south of Pachora, Jalgaon district in state of Maharashtra in India. It is near the village of Khadakdeola. It is one of the main sources of water for Pachora and nearby villages.[1] It also supplies water for irrigation in the area. The dam was completed in 1994.

Water usage

The project irrigates annually an area of 4,204 hectares in nearby villages. It also provides drinking water to Tarkheda, Jargaon and Pachora city.

LocationPachora
Year of completion1994[2]
Estimated cost of project162,898,000
Height of dam sanctioned (metres)15.21
Canal sanctioned length (Km)12 KM
Maximum capacity (million cubic metres)12.77
Irrigated area in the year (hectares)4204
Usage of water for drinking purposes (million cubic metres)1.13
Usage of water for agricultural purposes (million cubic metres)7.74

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Water Supply to Pachora Town from Hivra Dam, Khadakdeola. 2019-03-11.
  2. Web site: Hivra Dam Info by WRIS India. 2019-03-11.