Risala Dam, Nandalpar, Maharashtra

Risala Dam, Nandalpar, Maharashtra

Risala Dam is an earthfill dam on Risala River located in Nandalpar Village in Tirora Taluk in Gondia District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated in the Nagzira National Park. The dam was constructed in 1967 by the Government of Maharashtra.

The Dam

This dam is an earth fill gravity dam built across the Risala River. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 19.2 m (63 ft) while the length is 205 m (762.5 ft). The maximum / gross storage capacity is 6.359 MCM. The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 12 Kms from Kardi Bus Stop, 19 Kms from Tirora Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Tirora, 22 Kms from Tirora Railway Station, 36 Kms from Bhandara, 52 Kms from Gondia and 106 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated at about 12 Kms to the east of Kardi Bus Stop on Tirora to Bhandara route.

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Chorkhamara Dam, Chorkhamara, Maharashtra

Chorkhamara Dam, Chorkhamara, Maharashtra

Chorkhamara Dam is an earthfill dam on Sasanda River located in Chorkhamara Village in Tirora Taluk in Gondia District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated in the Nagzira National Park. The dam was constructed in 1923 during the British Raj.

The Dam

This dam is an earth fill gravity dam built across the Sasanda River. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 21.05 m (69.1 ft) while the length is 1,178 m (3,865 ft). The volume content is 300 km3 (72 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 21,051.00 km3 (5,050.40 cu mi). The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 6 Kms from Wadegaon, 17 Kms from Tirora, 17 Kms from Tirora Bus Stand, 19 Kms from Tirora Railway Station, 35 Kms from Sakoli, 43 Kms from Bhandara, 47 Kms from Gondia, and 133 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated on the Tirora to Goregaon route. The dam is situated on the Tirora to Sakoli route via Wadegaon.

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Bodalkasa Dam, Bodalkasa, Maharashtra

Bodalkasa Dam, Bodalkasa, Maharashtra

Bodalkasa Dam is an earthfill dam on Bhagdeogoti River located in Bodalkasa Village in Tirora Taluk in Gondia District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated in the Nagzira National Park. The dam was constructed in 1917 by the British Raj.

The Dam

This dam is an earth fill gravity dam built across the Bhagdeogoti River. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 19.2 m (63 ft) while the length is 510 m (1,670 ft). The volume content is 0.010762 km3 (0.002582 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 0.017392 km3 (0.004173 cu mi). The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty. A Maharashtra Government Rest house is situated near to this dam.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 14 Kms from Tirora, 15 Kms from Tirora Bus Stand, 16 Kms from Tirora Railway Station, 26 Kms from Goregaon, 35 Kms from Gondia, 59 Kms from Bhandara and 133 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated on the Tirora to Goregaon route.

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Gondwagholi Dam, Gondwagholi, Maharashtra

Gondwagholi Dam, Gondwagholi, Maharashtra

Gondwagholi Dam is an earthfill dam located in Gondwagholi Village in Achalpur Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This dam is locally called Gondwagholi Talav / Gondwagholi Lake. The dam was constructed in 1970 by the Government of Maharashtra.

The Dam

It is an earth-fill gravity dam built across Bhuleshwan River. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 16.07 m (52.7230 ft) while the length is 360 m (1181.1 ft). The maximum gross storage capacity is 1.13 MCM. This dam is a multipurpose dam used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 7 Kms from Pathrot, 21 Kms from Achalpur, 23 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Achalpur Bus Stand, 24 Kms from Achalpur City Railway Station, 24 Kms from Paratwada, 41 Kms from Chikhaldara, 46 Kms from Akot, 70 Kms from Amravati and 211 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated at about 7 Kms to the north of Pathrot on Paratwada to Akot route.

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Khatijapur Dam, Khatijapur, Maharashtra

Khatijapur Dam, Khatijapur, Maharashtra

Khatijapur Dam is an earthfill dam located in Khatijapur Village in Achalpur Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This dam is locally called Khatijapur Talav / Khatijapur Lake. The dam was constructed in 1967 by the Government of Maharashtra.

The Dam

It is an earth-fill gravity dam built across Gandhari River. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 17.25 m (56.5944 ft) while the length is 311 m (1020.34 ft). The maximum gross storage capacity is 1.94 MCM. This dam is a multipurpose dam used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 4 Kms from Parsapur, 15 Kms from Achalpur, 16 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Achalpur City Railway Station, 17 Kms from Achalpur Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Paratwada, 38 Kms from Chikhaldara, 48 Kms from Akot, 63 Kms from Amravati and 205 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated at about 4 Kms to the north west of Parsapur on Paratwada to Akot route.

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Khirkund Dam, Khirkund Kh, Maharashtra

Khirkund Dam, Khirkund Kh, Maharashtra

Khirkund Dam is an earthfill dam located in Khirkund Kh Village in Akot Taluk in Akola District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This dam is locally called Khirkund Talav / Khirkund Lake. The dam was constructed in 1999 by the Government of Maharashtra.

The Dam

It is an earth-fill gravity dam built across Arr River. The length of dam is 1419 m, while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 33.3 m. The maximum / gross storage capacity is 5.608 MCM. This dam is used for irrigation. The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 19 Kms from Anjangaon, 19 Kms from Anjangaon Bus Stand, 20 Kms from Anjangaon Railway Station, 24 Kms from Akot, 48 Kms from Paratwada, 73 Kms from Akola, 92 Kms from Amravati and 233 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated at about 19 Kms to the north west of Anjangaon on Akot to Paratwada route.

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Popatkhed Dam, Akot, Maharashtra

Popatkhed Dam, Akot, Maharashtra

Popatkhed Dam is an earthfill dam on Dather River in Popatkhed Village in Akot Taluk in Akola District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This dam is locally called Popatkhed Talav / Popatkhed Lake. The dam was constructed in 2005 by the Government of Maharashtra.

The Dam

It is an earth fill gravity dam built across the Dather River. The dam consists of two bunds and their respective lengths are 778 m and 1100 m. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 42.6 m (140 ft). The spillway is about 69 m. The gross storage capacity is 12,192.00 km3 (2,925.02 cu mi). The dam can replenish dried borewells as far as 15 to 20 Kms. The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 13 Kms from Akot, 13 Kms from Akot Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Akot Railway Station, 62 Kms from Akola, 66 Kms from Harisal and 249 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated on Akot to Harisal route.

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Sapan Dam, Wazar, Maharashtra

Sapan Dam, Wazar, Maharashtra

Sapan Dam is an earthfill dam on Sapan River, a tributary of river Purna located near Wazar Village in Achalpur Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This dam is locally called Sapan Talav / Sapan Lake.

The Dam

It is an earth fill gravity dam built across the ​Sapan River. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 55.34 m while the length is 798 m. This dam is a multipurpose dam used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 5 Kms from Dhamangaon Gadhi, 13 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Paratwada, 14 Kms from Achalpur City Railway Station, 17 Kms from Achalpur Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Achalpur, 26 Kms from Chikhaldara, 37 Kms from Semadoh, 61 Kms from Amravati, and 203 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated at about 5 Kms to the east of Dhamangaon Gadhi on Paratwada to Chikhaldara route.

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Sawarpani Dam, Sawarpani, Maharashtra

Sawarpani Dam, Sawarpani, Maharashtra

Sawarpani Dam is an earthfill dam located in Sawarpani Village in Anjangaon Surji Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This dam is locally called Sawarpani Talav / Sawarpani Lake. The dam was constructed in 1970 by the Government of Maharashtra.

The Dam

It is an earth-fill gravity dam built across a local stream. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 18.23 m (59.8 ft) while the length is 155 m (508.53 ft). The maximum gross storage capacity is 0.68 MCM. This dam is a multipurpose dam used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 15 Kms from Anjangaon, 15 Kms from Anjangaon Bus Stand, 16 Kms from Anjangaon Railway Station, 30 Kms from Akot, 44 Kms from Paratwada, 88 Kms from Amravati and 219 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated at about 15 Kms to the north west of Anjangaon on Akot to Paratwada route.

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Shahanoor Dam, Anjangaon Surji, Maharashtra

Shahanoor Dam, Anjangaon Surji, Maharashtra

Shahanoor Dam is an earthfill dam on Shahanoor River situated near Anjangaon Surji Town in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This dam is locally called Shahanoor Talav / Shahanoor Lake. The dam was constructed in 1990 by the Government of Maharashtra.

The Dam

It is an earth fill gravity dam built across the Shahanoor River. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 57.81 m (189.7 ft) while the length is 828 m (2,717 ft). The volume content is 3,446 km3 (827 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 47,850.00 km3 (11,479.83 cu mi). This dam is a multipurpose dam used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 13 Kms from Pathrot, 13 Kms from Anjangaon, 13 Kms from Anjangaon Bus Stand, 14 Kms from Anjangaon Railway Station, 34 Kms from Paratwada, 43 Kms from Akot, 78 Kms from Amravati and 219 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated at about 13 Kms to the north of Anjangaon on Akot to Paratwada route.

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Tongalphodi Dam, Tongalphodi, Maharashtra

Tongalphodi Dam, Tongalphodi, Maharashtra

Tongalphodi Dam is an earthfill dam on Kharpani River in Tongalphodi Village in Anjangaon Surji Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This dam is locally called Tongalphodi Talav / Tongalphodi Lake. The dam was constructed in 1976 by the Government of Maharashtra.

The Dam

It is an earth fill gravity dam built across the Chandrabhaga River. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 16.8 m (55 ft) while the length is 540 m (1772 ft). The gross storage capacity is 1.44 MCM. This dam is a multipurpose dam used for irrigation, hydroelectric and drinking water supply. The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 12 Kms from Anjangaon, 12 Kms from Anjangaon Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Anjangaon Railway Station, 34 Kms from Akot, 41 Kms from Paratwada, 85 Kms from Amravati and 226 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated at about 12 Kms to the north of Anjangaon on Akot to Paratwada route.

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Gondvihir Dam, Gondvihir, Maharashtra

Gondvihir Dam, Gondvihir, Maharashtra

Gondvihir Dam is an earthfill dam located in Gondvihir Village in Achalpur Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This dam is locally called Gondvihir Talav / Gondvihir Lake. The dam was constructed in 1977 by the Government of Maharashtra.

The Dam

It is an earth-fill gravity dam built across a local stream. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 15.7 m (51.5091 ft) while the length is 1320 m (4330.709 ft). The maximum gross storage capacity is 2.38 MCM. This dam is a multipurpose dam used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 2 Kms from Malhara, 11 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Paratwada, 12 Kms from Achalpur City Railway Station, 15 Kms from Achalpur Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Achalpur, 31 Kms from Chikhaldara, 38 Kms from Semadoh, 59 Kms from Amravati, and 201 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated at about 2 Kms to the north east of Malhara on Paratwada to Chikhaldara route.

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Dharur Dam, Dharur, Maharashtra

Dharur Dam, Dharur, Maharashtra

Dharur Dam is an earth fill dam located in Dharur Village in Akot Taluk in Akola District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This dam is locally called Dharur Talav / Dharur Lake. The dam was constructed in 1988 by the Government of Maharashtra.

The Dam

It is an earth fill gravity dam built across a ​local stream. The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 12.92 m (43 ft) while the length is 1038 m (3406 ft). The maximum / gross storage capacity is 0.85 MCM. This dam is a multipurpose dam used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 2.5 Kms from Popatkhed, 16 Kms from Akot, 16 Kms from Akot Bus Stand, 16 Kms from Akot Railway Station, 65 Kms from Akola, 68 Kms from Harisal and 257 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated at about 2.5 Kms to the south west of Popatkhed on Akot to Harisal route.

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Chinchpani Dam, Chinchpani, Maharashtra

Chinchpani Dam, Chinchpani, Maharashtra

Chinchpani Dam is an earthfill dam located in Chinchpani Village in Akot Taluk in Akola District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This dam is locally called Chinchpani Talav / Chinchpani Lake. The dam was constructed in 1998 by the Government of Maharashtra.

The Dam

It is an earth-fill gravity dam built across a local stream. The length of dam is 1035 m (3396 ft), while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 17.25 m (57 ft). The maximum / gross storage capacity is 2.27 MCM. This dam is used for irrigation. The dam is also a popular tourist attraction and known for its scenic beauty.

Connectivity

The dam is located at about 12 Kms from Panaj, 22 Kms from Akot, 23 Kms from Akot Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Akot Railway Station, 28 Kms from Anjangaon, 57 Kms from Paratwada, 71 Kms from Akola, 96 Kms from Amravati and 242 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The dam is situated at about 12 Kms to the north of Panaj on Akot to Anjangaon route.

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