Yelavi Dam, is an earthfill dam on local river near Jat, Sangli district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Yelavi Dam
Yelavi Dam is located in Maharashtra
Yelavi Dam
Location of Yelavi Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameYelavi Dam D05080
LocationJath
Coordinates17°11′28″N 75°17′57″E / 17.19103°N 75.2992523°E / 17.19103; 75.2992523
Opening date1982[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
Impoundslocal river
Height15.25 m (50.0 ft)
Length764 m (2,507 ft)
Dam volume111 km3 (27 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity2,180 km3 (520 cu mi)
Surface area0 km2 (0 sq mi)

Specifications

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The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 15.25 m (50.0 ft) while the length is 764 m (2,507 ft). The volume content is 111 km3 (27 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 22,260.00 km3 (5,340.46 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

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  • Irrigation

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Yelavi D05080". Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  2. ^ "Specifications of large dams in India" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-02-19. Retrieved 2010-10-25.