Alandi Dam, is an earthfill dam on Alandi river in Nashik district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Alandi Dam
Alandi Dam is located in Maharashtra
Alandi Dam
Location of Alandi Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameAlandi Dam
LocationNasik
Coordinates20°08′35″N 73°42′52″E / 20.1431692°N 73.7143994°E / 20.1431692; 73.7143994
Opening date1983
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsAlandi river
Height29.3 m (96 ft)
Length1,690 m (5,540 ft)
Dam volume2,782,000 m3 (98,200,000 cu ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity2,782,000 m3 (98,200,000 cu ft)
Surface area1.559 km2 (0.602 sq mi)

Specifications

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The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 29.3 m (96 ft) while the length is 1,690 m (5,540 ft). The volume content is 2,782,000 m3 (98,200,000 cu ft) and gross storage capacity is 2,960,000 m3 (105,000,000 cu ft).[1]

Purpose

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  • Irrigation

See also

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