Kolkewadi Dam
| Kolkewadi Dam | |
|---|---|
 Kolkewadi Dam from a distance | |
  Location of Kolkewadi Dam in Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Kolkewadi Dam D05103 |
| Location | Maharashtra, India |
| Coordinates | 17°28′23″N 73°38′38″E / 17.4730°N 73.6438°E |
| Opening date | 1975[1] |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Vashishti River |
| Height | 63.3 metres (207.7 ft) |
| Length | 497 metres (1,631 ft) |
Kolkewadi Dam or Kolkiwadi Dam is a dam located in the Konkani region, Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India. It is located in Kolkiwadi, about 3.0 km (1.9 mi) near the village of Alore, near Chiplun.
Description
The dam is part of the
MSEB
. The area behind the dam is one of the most sparsely populated areas in the state.
The
radial gates
.
See also
References
- ^ "Water Resources Information System of India". Kolkewadi D05103. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
External links
- "Koyna hydro‑electric project". Retrieved 13 March 2013.
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