Wakod Dam, is an earthfill dam on Nagzari river near Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra in India.[1]

Wakod Dam
Wakod Dam is located in Maharashtra
Wakod Dam
Location of Wakod Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameWakod Dam D03130
LocationAurangabad
Coordinates20°10′00″N 75°29′49″E / 20.166672°N 75.497017°E / 20.166672; 75.497017
Demolition dateN/A
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsNagzari river
Height14.28 m (46.9 ft)
Length2,975 m (9,760 ft)
Dam volume577 km3 (138 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity11,400 km3 (2,700 cu mi)
Surface area4,480 km2 (1,730 sq mi)

Specifications

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The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 14.28 m (46.9 ft) while the length is 2,975 m (9,760 ft). The volume content is 577 km3 (138 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 12,050.00 km3 (2,890.95 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

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  • Irrigation

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Wakod D03130". Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  2. ^ "Specifications of large dams in India" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2010.