Radhanagari Dam

Radhanagari Dam
Location of Radhanagari Dam in Maharashtra
Official name	Radhanagari Dam D01033
Location	Radhanagari
Coordinates	16°24′22″N 73°57′36″E / 16.40611°N 73.96000°ECoordinates: 16°24′22″N 73°57′36″E / 16.40611°N 73.96000°E
Opening date	1938[1]
Owner(s)	Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Gravity
Impounds	Bhogawati river
Height	42.68 m (140.0 ft)
Length	1,143 m (3,750 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity	220,000,000 m^3 (7.8×10^9 cu ft)
Surface area	18,218 km^2 (7,034 sq mi)

Radhanagari Dam, is a gravity dam on Bhogawati river near Radhanagari in State of Maharashtra in India. This is the first ever built dam in India .Dam construction was initiated by visionary Rajarshi Shahu on 18 February 1907.^[2] Dam is being used for irrigation as well as hydro-electricity power generation. Dam is located amidst scenic surrounding in the backdrop of thick forest cover.^[3] Sir Pandurang rao Krishnaji rao Shinde served as the chief engineer during the construction of this dam.

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 42.68 m (140.0 ft) while the length is 1,143 m (3,750 ft). The gross storage capacity is 236,810,000 m³ (8.363×10⁹ cu ft).^[4]

Purpose

• Irrigation
• Hydroelectricity

See also

• Dams in Maharashtra
• List of reservoirs and dams in India

References

1. "Radhanagari D01033". Retrieved March 1, 2013.
2. Vision Completes 100 years
3. http://radhanagaricollege.com/Tourism.html
4. Specifications of large dams in India