Popatkhed Dam, is an earthfill dam on Dather river near Akot, Akola district in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Popatkhed Dam | |
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![]() ![]() Location of Popatkhed Dam in Maharashtra | |
Official name | Popatkhed Dam D04646 |
Location | Akot |
Coordinates | 21.2042129°N 77.0844126°E / 21.2042129; 77.0844126 |
Opening date | 2005[1] |
Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Earthfill |
Impounds | Dather river |
Height | 42.6 m (140 ft) |
Reservoir | |
Total capacity | 10,709 km3 (2,569 cu mi) |
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 42.6 m (140 ft). The gross storage capacity is 12,192.00 km3 (2,925.02 cu mi).[2] The Dam is able to replenish dried borewells as far as 15 to 20 KM