Thokarwadi Dam Explained

Thokarwadi dam
Name Official:Thokarwadi dam
Dam Crosses:Indrayani River
Location:Maval
Dam Type:Gravity
Dam Length:741m (2,431feet)
Dam Height:59.44m (195.01feet)
Dam Volume:212km3
Spillway Type:OG
Spillway Capacity:546 cumecs
Opening:1922
Owner:Government of Maharashtra, India
Res Name:Thokarwadi
Res Capacity Total:0.363km3
Res Catchment:124.32 sq. km
Res Surface:24.3km2
Plant Capacity:72 MW
Location Map:India Maharashtra
Coordinates:18.9004°N 73.5353°W

Thokarwadi dam is a gravity dam on the Indrayani River near Maval, Pune district in the state of Maharashtra in India.[1] Krishna River basin water from this reservoir is diverted to the Bhivpuri power house to generate hydro electricity before letting in to a west flowing river which joins Arabian Sea

Specifications

The height of the dam above the lowest foundation is 59.44m (195.01feet) while the length is 741m (2,431feet). The volume content is 212km3 and gross storage capacity is 0.363km3.[2]

Purpose

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Thokarwadi_Dam_D05128 Thokarwadi_Dam_D05128
  2. http://www.cwc.nic.in/main/downloads/National%20Register%20of%20Large%20Dams%202009.pdf Specifications of large dams in India