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Dam in Maval From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thokarwadi dam is a gravity dam on the Indrayani River near Maval, Pune district in the state of Maharashtra in India.[1] Krishna River basin water from this reservoir is diverted to the Bhivpuri power house to generate hydro electricity before letting in to a west flowing river which joins Arabian Sea
Thokarwadi dam | |
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Official name | Thokarwadi dam |
Location | Maval |
Coordinates | 18.9004358°N 73.535332°E |
Opening date | 1922 |
Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Gravity |
Impounds | Indrayani River |
Height | 59.44 m (195.0 ft) |
Length | 741 m (2,431 ft) |
Dam volume | 212 km3 (51 cu mi) |
Spillway type | OG |
Spillway capacity | 546 cumecs |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Thokarwadi |
Total capacity | 0.363 km3 (0.087 cu mi) |
Catchment area | 124.32 sq. km |
Surface area | 24.3 km2 (9.4 sq mi) |
Power Station | |
Installed capacity | 72 MW |
The height of the dam above the lowest foundation is 59.44 m (195.0 ft) while the length is 741 m (2,431 ft). The volume content is 212 km3 (51 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 0.363 km3 (0.087 cu mi).[2]
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