Morana Dam

Morana (Gureghar) Dam
Location of Morana (Gureghar) Dam in India Maharashtra
Official name Morana (Gureghar) Dam
Location Patan
Coordinates 17°17′30″N 73°50′06″E / 17.2916632°N 73.834884°E / 17.2916632; 73.834884Coordinates: 17°17′30″N 73°50′06″E / 17.2916632°N 73.834884°E / 17.2916632; 73.834884
Opening date 2006
Owner(s) Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Earthfill
Impounds Morana river
Height 47.02 m (154.3 ft)
Length 420 m (1,380 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity 36,990 km3 (8,870 cu mi)
Surface area 31.27 km2 (12.07 sq mi)

Morana (Gureghar) Dam, is an earthfill dam on Morana river near Patan, Satara district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 47.02 m (154.3 ft) while the length is 420 m (1,380 ft). The gross storage capacity is 39,550.00 km3 (9,488.55 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

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References

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