Natuwadi Dam, is an earthfill dam on Tr.of Charti river near Khed, Ratnagiri district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Natuwadi Dam
Natuwadi Dam is located in Maharashtra
Natuwadi Dam
Location of Natuwadi Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameNatuwadi Dam D02895
LocationKhed
Coordinates17°49′56″N 73°23′58″E / 17.8322977°N 73.3994113°E / 17.8322977; 73.3994113
Opening date1984[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsTr.of Chorti river
Height45.25 m (148.5 ft)
Length900 m (3,000 ft)
Dam volume22.3 km3 (5.4 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity27,230 km3 (6,530 cu mi)
Surface area2,000 km2 (770 sq mi)

Specifications

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The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 45.25 m (148.5 ft) while the length is 900 m (3,000 ft). The volume content is 22.3 km3 (5.4 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 28,080.00 km3 (6,736.75 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

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  • Irrigation

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Natuwadi D02895". Archived from the original on 12 April 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Specifications of large dams in India" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2010.