Thokarwadi Dam

Dam in Maval
18°54′02″N 73°32′07″E / 18.9004358°N 73.535332°E / 18.9004358; 73.535332Opening date1922Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, IndiaDam and spillwaysType of damGravityImpoundsIndrayani RiverHeight59.44 m (195.0 ft)Length741 m (2,431 ft)Dam volume212 km3 (51 cu mi)Spillway typeOGSpillway capacity546 cumecsReservoirCreatesThokarwadiTotal capacity0.363 km3 (0.087 cu mi)Catchment area124.32 sq. kmSurface area24.3 km2 (9.4 sq mi)Power StationInstalled capacity72 MW
Visual picture of the dam

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

Specifications

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]

Purpose

  • Hydroelectricity

See also

References

  1. ^ Thokarwadi_Dam_D05128
  2. ^ Specifications of large dams in India Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine