Vihar Dam Explained

Vihar dam
Name Official:Vihar dam D04998
Dam Crosses:Vihar river
Location:Mumbai
Dam Type:Earthfill
Dam Length:817m (2,680feet)
Dam Height:25.6m (84feet)
Dam Volume:353km3
Opening:1860[1]
Owner:Government of Maharashtra, India
Res Capacity Total:41410km3
Res Surface:7270km2
Location Map:India Mumbai
Coordinates:19.1514°N 72.9106°W

Vihar dam, is an earthfill dam on Vihar river in Mumbai, near Bhandup in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 25.6m (84feet) while the length is 817m (2,680feet). The volume content is 353km3 and gross storage capacity is 41459km3.[2]

Purpose

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vihar D04998 . 26 March 2013 .
  2. http://www.cwc.nic.in/main/downloads/National%20Register%20of%20Large%20Dams%202009.pdf Specifications of large dams in India