Wan Dam, Akola

Wan dam
Location of Wan dam in India Maharashtra
Official name Wan dam D03007
Location Akola
Coordinates 21°11′01″N 76°48′15″E / 21.183611°N 76.804047°E / 21.183611; 76.804047Coordinates: 21°11′01″N 76°48′15″E / 21.183611°N 76.804047°E / 21.183611; 76.804047
Opening date 2000[1]
Owner(s) Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Earthfill
Gravity
Impounds Wan river
Height 67.65 m (221.9 ft)
Length 500 m (1,600 ft)
Dam volume 599 km3 (144 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity 81,955 km3 (19,662 cu mi)
Surface area 4,391 km2 (1,695 sq mi)

Wan dam, is an earthfill and gravity dam on Wan river near Akola in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 67.65 m (221.9 ft) while the length is 500 m (1,600 ft). The volume content is 599 km3 (144 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 83,465.00 km3 (20,024.32 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

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References

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