• Source: Kamthikhairy Dam

Kamthikhairy Dam, also called Pench Dam, is on the Pench river near Parshivni in the state of Maharashtra, India. The dam was constructed for irrigation, and supplies water to two districts of Maharashtra, Nagpur and Bhandara. The dam is located in the West Pench National Park Range, surrounded by forested hills, and is 54 km north of Nagpur.




Specifications


The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 32 m (105 ft), and its length is 1,876 m (6,155 ft). The volume content is 4,928 km3 (1,182 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 230,000 km3 (55,000 cu mi).




See also


Dams in Maharashtra
List of reservoirs and dams in India




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Kamthikhairy Dam
• Godavari River Basin Irrigation Projects
• Pench River
• List of dams and reservoirs in India
• List of dams and reservoirs in Maharashtra