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Yeldari Dam, is an earthfill dam on Purna river near Yeldari in Jintur taluka of Parbhani district in the state of Maharashtra in India. It is the second largest dam in Marathwada region. Dam is renovated and developed as a big reservoir and also tourist attraction spot in Parbhani district.[2]

Yeldari Dam
Location of Yeldari Dam in India
Official name	Yeldari Dam D03211
Location	Yeldari
Coordinates	19.7196664°N 76.7319488°E / 19.7196664; 76.7319488
Opening date	1968[1]
Owner(s)	Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Earthfill
Impounds	Purna river
Height	51.2 m (168 ft)
Length	4,232 m (13,885 ft)
Reservoir
Creates	Yeldari
Total capacity	0.934 km3 (0.224 cu mi)
Surface area	101.540 km2 (39.205 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 51.2 m (168 ft) while the length is 4,232 m (13,885 ft). The live storage capacity is 0.81 km³ (0.19 cu mi).[3]

Purpose

• Irrigation
• Hydroelectricity

The dam was built between 1958 and 1968 under the observation of Yashwantrao Chavan. It has a hydroelectric power station consisting of three units of 7.5 MW capacity each for 22.5 MW total capacity.

See also

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

References

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