Shirvata Dam, is a gravity dam on Indrayani river near Maval, Pune district in State of Maharashtra in India.

Shirvata Dam
Location of Shirvata Dam in Maharashtra
Official name	Shirvata Dam
Location	Maval
Coordinates	18.8107637°N 73.4573978°E / 18.8107637; 73.4573978
Opening date	1920
Owner(s)	Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Gravity
Impounds	Indrayani river
Height	38.71 m (127.0 ft)
Length	2,212 m (7,257 ft)
Dam volume	460 km3 (110 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity	185,110 km3 (44,410 cu mi)
Surface area	13.08 km2 (5.05 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 38.71 m (127.0 ft) while the length is 2,212 m (7,257 ft). The volume content is 460 km³ (110 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 185,980.00 km³ (44,618.97 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

• Hydroelectricity

See also

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

References