Ozarkhed Dam

Ozarkhed Dam is an earthfill dam on Unanda River near Dindori, Nashik district in the state of Maharashtra in India. It was constructed in Krishnagaon village which was later moved near Vani. The dam has a canal from which the water is released for irrigational purposes for the east region of Nashik district.

Ozarkhed Dam
Location of Ozarkhed Dam in Maharashtra
Official name	Ozarkhed Dam D02973
Location	Ozarkhed, Vani
Coordinates	20.280031°N 73.87589°E / 20.280031; 73.87589
Opening date	1982[1]
Owner(s)	Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Earthfill
Impounds	Unanda River
Height	35.3 m (116 ft)
Length	3,266 m (10,715 ft)
Dam volume	2,052 km3 (492 cu mi)
Spillway type	Overflow
Reservoir
Total capacity	60,320 km3 (14,470 cu mi)
Surface area	6,880 km2 (2,660 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 35.3 m (116 ft) while the length is 3,266 m (10,715 ft). The volume content is 2,052 km³ (492 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 67,950.00 km³ (16,302.07 cu mi).^[2]

Purpose

Its water is used for various purposes for the Vani village and the other 30 villages of Chandwad taluka of Nashik district. It is also used for irrigational purposes for the nearby villages.

See also

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