Shivsagar Lake

The Shivsagar Lake is a reservoir in the state of Maharashtra, India. The lake was formed after the Koyna River was impounded by the Koyna Dam. It has a length of 50 km (31 mi) and depth of 80 m (262 ft).^[1]

The Shivasagar Lake

Shivsagar Lake
Shivsagar Lake
Location	Satara, Maharashtra
Coordinates	17°24′30″N 73°45′35″E
Type	Reservoir
Primary inflows	Koyna River
Primary outflows	Koyna River
Basin countries	India
Max. length	50 km (31 mi)
Surface area	891.78 km2 (344 sq mi)
Max. depth	80 m (260 ft)
Water volume	2,797,400,000 m3 (9.879×1010 cu ft)

See also

• Koyna Hydroelectric Project
• Koyna Dam
• Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary

References

1. Rajesh Menon (3 October 2005). "Tremors may rock Koyna for another two decade". Indian Express, Pune. Archived from the original on 17 November 2007. Retrieved 19 March 2007.