Thokarwadi Dam

Thokarwadi dam is a gravity dam on the Andra river, which is a tributary to Indrayani River near Maval, Pune district in the state of Maharashtra in India.^[1] Krishna River basin water from this reservoir is diverted to the Bhivpuri power house to generate hydro electricity before letting in to a west flowing river which joins Arabian Sea

Thokarwadi dam
Location of Thokarwadi dam in Maharashtra
Official name	Thokarwadi dam
Location	Maval
Coordinates	18.9004358°N 73.535332°E / 18.9004358; 73.535332
Opening date	1922
Owner(s)	Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Gravity
Impounds	Indrayani River
Height	59.44 m (195.0 ft)
Length	741 m (2,431 ft)
Dam volume	212 km3 (51 cu mi)
Spillway type	OG
Spillway capacity	546 cumecs
Reservoir
Creates	Thokarwadi
Total capacity	0.363 km3 (0.087 cu mi)
Catchment area	124.32 sq. km
Surface area	24.3 km2 (9.4 sq mi)
Power Station
Installed capacity	72 MW

Visual picture of the dam

Specifications

The height of the dam above the lowest foundation is 59.44 m (195.0 ft) while the length is 741 m (2,431 ft). The volume content is 212 km³ (51 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 0.363 km³ (0.087 cu mi).^[2]

Purpose

• Hydroelectricity

See also

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