Malkhed Dam

Malkhed Dam, is an earthfill dam on Kholad river near Chandur, Amravati district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Malkhed Dam
Location of Malkhed Dam in Maharashtra
Official name	Malkhed Dam D03198
Location	Chandur Rly
Coordinates	20.8369943°N 77.9067993°E / 20.8369943; 77.9067993
Opening date	1972[1]
Owner(s)	Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Earthfill
Impounds	Kholad river
Height	17.05 m (55.9 ft)
Length	1,422 m (4,665 ft)
Dam volume	481 km3 (115 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity	8,960 km3 (2,150 cu mi)
Surface area	6,717 km2 (2,593 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 17.05 m (55.9 ft) while the length is 1,422 m (4,665 ft). The volume content is 481 km³ (115 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 10,900.00 km³ (2,615.05 cu mi).^[2]

Purpose

• Irrigation
• Water Supply

See also

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