Bhavali Dam, is an earthfill dam on Bham river near Igatpuri, Nashik district in state of Maharashtra in India. Bhavali Dam is located near village Bhavali on Darana river tributary of Godavari river.

Bhavali Dam
Location of Bhavali Dam in Maharashtra
Official name	Bhavali Dam
Location	Igatpuri
Coordinates	19.6350691°N 73.5906315°E / 19.6350691; 73.5906315
Owner(s)	Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Earthfill
Impounds	Bham river
Height	33.97 m (111.5 ft)
Length	1,550 m (5,090 ft)
Dam volume	329 km3 (79 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity	69,760 km3 (16,740 cu mi)
Surface area	4,980 km2 (1,920 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 33.97 m (111.5 ft) while the length is 1,550 m (5,090 ft). The volume content is 329 km³ (79 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 75,050.00 km³ (18,005.45 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

• Irrigation

See also

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

References

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