Palkhed Dam

Palkhed Dam, is an earthfill dam on Kadwa river near Dindori, Nashik district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Palkhed Dam
Location of Palkhed Dam in Maharashtra
Official name	Palkhed Dam D02975
Location	Dindori
Coordinates	20.1911225°N 73.8834431°E / 20.1911225; 73.8834431
Opening date	1975[1]
Owner(s)	Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Earthfill
Impounds	Kadva River
Height	34.75 m (114.0 ft)
Length	4,110 m (13,480 ft)
Dam volume	1,228 km3 (295 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity	212,400 km3 (51,000 cu mi)
Surface area	5,760 km2 (2,220 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 34.75 m (114.0 ft) while the length is 4,110 m (13,480 ft). The volume content is 1,228 km³ (295 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 230,100.00 km³ (55,203.93 cu mi).^[2]

Purpose

• Irrigation

See also

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