Saikheda Dam, is an earthfill dam on Khuni river near Pandharkawada, Yavatmal district in state of Maharashtra in India.Saikheda Dam was constructed as part of irrigation projects by Government of Maharashtra in the year 1972 . Nearest city to dam is Pandharkawada and the Dam is situated in Kelapur Taluka of Yavatmal District of Maharashtra . It is built on and impounds Khuni River, .

Saikheda Dam
Location of Saikheda Dam in Maharashtra
Official name	Saikheda Dam D01247
Location	Pandharkawada
Coordinates	20.1126815°N 78.4753418°E / 20.1126815; 78.4753418
Opening date	1972[1]
Owner(s)	Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Earthfill
Impounds	Khuni river
Height	23.77 m (78.0 ft)
Length	1,740 m (5,710 ft)
Dam volume	909 km3 (218 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity	27,184 km3 (6,522 cu mi)
Surface area	836 km2 (323 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 23.77 m (78.0 ft) while the length is 1,740 m (5,710 ft). The volume content is 909 km³ (218 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 38,511.00 km³ (9,239.28 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

• Irrigation

See also

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

References