Madan Dam

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Madan Dam, is an earthfill dam on Waghadinalla river near Arvi, Wardha district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

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Madan Dam
Location of Madan Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameMadan Dam D03099
LocationArvi
Coordinates20.9376304°N 78.5348091°E / 20.9376304; 78.5348091
Opening date2003[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsWaghadinalla river
Height26.55 m (87.1 ft)
Length1,291 m (4,236 ft)
Dam volume976.14 km3 (234.19 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity10,460 km3 (2,510 cu mi)
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Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 26.55 m (87.1 ft) while the length is 1,291 m (4,236 ft). The volume content is 976.14 km3 (234.19 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 11,460.00 km3 (2,749.40 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

  • Irrigation

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