Nilwande Dam Explained

Nilwande Dam
Name Official:Upper Pravara Nilwande Dam D02986
Dam Crosses:Pravara River
Location:Akole, Akole taluka, India
Dam Type:RCC
Dam Length:583m (1,913feet)
Dam Height:73.91m (242.49feet)
Construction Began:1999
Opening:2011
Owner:Government of Maharashtra, India
Operator:Command Area Development Authority (CADA), Ahmednagar
Res Name:Upper Pravara Reservoir
Res Catchment:202km2
Location Map:India Maharashtra
Coordinates:19.5461°N 73.9014°W

Nilwande dam, also called as Upper Pravara dam, in the Indian state of Maharashtra is the second largest dam on the Pravara river. The dam is located near Akole, Ahmednagar district.[1]

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 73.91m (242.49feet) while the length is 583m (1,913feet).

Purpose

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Upper Pravara D02986 . March 19, 2013.