Terna Dam

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Terna Dam
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Location of Terna Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameTerna Dam D01221
LocationOsmanabad
Coordinates 18°19′45″N76°07′13″E / 18.329265°N 76.1203623°E / 18.329265; 76.1203623 Coordinates: 18°19′45″N76°07′13″E / 18.329265°N 76.1203623°E / 18.329265; 76.1203623
Opening date1970 [1]
Owner(s) Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Earthfill
ImpoundsTerna river
Height15 m (49 ft)
Length2,651 m (8,698 ft)
Dam volume186 km3 (45 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity18,630 km3 (4,470 cu mi)
Surface area380 km2 (150 sq mi)

Terna Dam, is an earthfill dam on Terna river near Osmanabad in the state of Maharashtra in India.

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Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 15 m (49 ft) while the length is 2,651 m (8,698 ft). The volume content is 186 km3 (45 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 22,910.00 km3 (5,496.40 cu mi). [2]

Purpose

The main purpose of the dam is to supply water for irrigation and domestic purpose to nearby villages. Earlier, it was used to supply the water to Osmanabad city.

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References

  1. ↑ "Terna D01221" . Retrieved 22 March 2013.
  2. ↑ Specifications of large dams in India Archived 21 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
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