Adhala Dam

Dam in Akole, Deothan

19°38′23″N 74°1′37″E / 19.63972°N 74.02694°E / 19.63972; 74.02694Construction began1966Opening date1976Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, IndiaOperator(s)Abhishek PawarDam and spillwaysType of damEarthfillImpoundsAdhala riverHeight40 m (130 ft)Length623 m (2,044 ft)Width (crest)6.5 mtrDam volume1060 mcft 1,437 km³ (345 cu mi)Spillway typeNon gatedSpillway capacity54900 cusecsReservoirCreatesAdhala damTotal capacity27,600 km³ (6,600 cu mi)Catchment area177.10 sq. KmSurface area2.306 km² (0.890 sq mi)Maximum water depth40.02 mA D Pawar

Adhala Dam, is an earthfill dam on Adhala river near Akole, Deothan, Ahmednagar district in state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 40 m (130 ft) while the length is 623 m (2,044 ft). The volume content is 1,437 km³ (345 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 30,000.00 km³ (7,197.38 cu mi).^[1]

Capacity in TMC: 1.02(By Abhi Thorat)

Purpose

Irrigation in Akole, Sagamner & Sinner Tahsil
Drinking Water supply to Devthan, Hivargaon Ambre, Ganore, Dongargaon & Pimplegaon villages (created by government)