Terna Dam Explained

Terna Dam
Name Official:Terna Dam D01221
Dam Crosses:Terna river
Location:Osmanabad
Dam Type:Earthfill
Dam Length:2651m (8,698feet)
Dam Height:15m (49feet)
Dam Volume:186km3
Opening:1970[1]
Owner:Government of Maharashtra, India
Res Capacity Total:18630km3
Res Surface:380km2
Location Map:India Maharashtra
Coordinates:18.3293°N 76.1204°W

Terna Dam is an earthfill dam on Terna river near Osmanabad in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 15m (49feet) while the length is 2651m (8,698feet). The volume content is 186km3 and gross storage capacity is 22910km3.[2]

Purpose

The main purpose of the dam is to supply water for irrigation and domestic purpose to nearby villages. Earlier, it was used to supply the water to Osmanabad city.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Terna D01221 . 22 March 2013.
  2. http://www.cwc.nic.in/main/downloads/National%20Register%20of%20Large%20Dams%202009.pdf Specifications of large dams in India