Khelocala Dam

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Khelocala Dam
Official nameKhelocala Dam
LocationSillod
Opening date1964
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
ImpoundsKhelocala river
Height21 m (69 ft)
Length759 m (2,490 ft)
Dam volume588 km3 (141 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity11,070 km3 (2,660 cu mi)
Surface area3,678 km2 (1,420 sq mi)

Khelocala Dam is an earthfill dam on Khelocala river near Sillod in State of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications[]

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 21 m (69 ft) while the length is 759 m (2,490 ft). The volume content is 588 km3 (141 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 13,000.00 km3 (3,118.87 cu mi).[1]

Purpose[]

  • Irrigation

See also[]

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

References[]

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