Chenna Dam

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Chenna Dam
Official nameChenna Dam
LocationGadchiroli
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsChenna river
Height33 m (108 ft)
Length740 m (2,430 ft)
Dam volume413 km3 (99 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity14,790 km3 (3,550 cu mi)
Surface area1,930 km2 (750 sq mi)

Chenna Dam, is an earthfill dam on Chenna river near Gadchiroli in state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications[]

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 33 m (108 ft) while the length is 740 m (2,430 ft). The volume content is 413 km3 (99 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 14,800.00 km3 (3,550.71 cu mi).[1]

Purpose[]

  • Irrigation

See also[]

  • Dams in Maharashtra
  • List of reservoirs and dams in India

References[]

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