Manjara Dam

The Manjara Dam is an earthfill dam on the Manjara River, in the state of Maharashtra in India. Till September 2016, the reservoir completely dried up, after four years of no rainfall. At end of September 2016 the reservoir became full.^[2]

Manjara Dam
Location of Manjara Dam in Maharashtra
Official name	Manjara Dam D01111
Location	Manjara River
Coordinates	18.6574059°N 75.6144494°E / 18.6574059; 75.6144494
Opening date	1982[1]
Owner(s)	Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Earthfill
Impounds	Manjara River
Height	42 m (138 ft)
Length	4,203 m (13,789 ft)
Dam volume	2,213,000 m3 (78,200,000 cu ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Manjara
Total capacity	0.25 km3 (0.060 cu mi)
Surface area	43 km2 (17 sq mi)

The height of the dam above the lowest foundation is 25 m (82 ft) while the length is 4,203 m (13,789 ft). The live water storage capacity is 0.115 km³ (0.028 cu mi).^[3]

Although there is increased alkalinity during the summer season when dissolved oxygen is less, the water is suitable for irrigation.^[4]

See also

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