Gharni Dam

Gharni Dam, is an earthfill dam on Gharni river near Sirur, Latur district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Gharni Dam
Location of Gharni Dam in Maharashtra
Official name	Gharni Dam D01231
Location	Sirur
Coordinates	18.3803258°N 76.8264913°E / 18.3803258; 76.8264913
Opening date	1969[1]
Owner(s)	Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Earthfill
Impounds	Gharni river
Height	15.24 m (50.0 ft)
Length	956 m (3,136 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity	22,460 km3 (5,390 cu mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 15.24 m (50.0 ft) while the length is 956 m (3,136 ft). The gross storage capacity is 25,080.00 km³ (6,017.01 cu mi).^[2]

Purpose

• Irrigation

See also

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