Dolwahal Dam

Dolwahal Dam, also called Weir Dam is an earthfill dam on Kundlika river near Roha, Raigad district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Dolwahal Dam
Location of Dolwahal Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameDolwahal (Weir) Dam D03733
LocationRoha
Coordinates18.426036°N 73.220412°E / 18.426036; 73.220412
Opening date1969[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsKundlika river
Height12.5 m (41 ft)
Length543 m (1,781 ft)
Dam volume1,943 km3 (466 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity1,840 km3 (440 cu mi)
Surface area3,230 km2 (1,250 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 12.5 m (41 ft) while the length is 543 m (1,781 ft). The volume content is 1,943 km3 (466 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 10,070.00 km3 (2,415.92 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

  • Irrigation
  • Water Supply

See also

  • Dams in Maharashtra
  • List of reservoirs and dams in India

References

  1. "Dolwahal (Weir) D03733". Archived from the original on 12 April 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  2. Specifications of large dams in India Archived 21 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
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