ONE THAT MADE IT !!!! Letter to Editor.

Published 31 July 2013

DAMS IN GONDIA DISTRICT . PART ONE.

DAMS IN GONDIA DISTRICT. PART ONE.(EDITED). 

All 33 blogs covering 380 dams in 11 Districts of Vidarbha Region were edited between Aug &  Sept 2020. For details go to blog "Vidarbha Region. Edit-Now - Why". Link here.

There are total of 23 Major Dams ( Height from foundation 10 meters or more ) in Gondia  District. 

Information on these dams is covered in Two Parts.Part One. 1.Kalimatitola. 2.Serpur. 3.Risala. 4.Katangi. 5.Managad. 6.Bodalkasa. 7.Bewartola. 8.Pangadi.9.Sangrampur. 10.Khairbandha. 11.Chorkhamara. 12.Rengepar.

Part Two. 13.Pujaritola. 14.Kalisarar. 15.Umarzari. 16.Salegaon. 17.Sirpur.  18.Salebardi.

19.Nawegaonbandh. 20.Itiadoh. 21.Palandar Zamindari. 22.Rajoki. 23.Chulbandh.

 

1.Kalimatitola. ( LATITUDE : 21.0576694N, LONGITUDE : 80.1507568E  )

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Some information about Kalimatitola Irrigation Project
Kalimatitola Irrigation Project is constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra.Date of its completion is not known. It is built on a Local Nallah near city of Sakoli in Gondia District of Maharashtra . The dam is an Earth fill dam .The length of dam is 265 m ( 869.423 ft ) , while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 14.88 m ( 48.8188 feet ) . Project has a Spillway ofother type.Length of the spillway is 247 m ( 810.367 ft ), spillway is un-gated.Its has catchment area is not known of 4.2217 thousand hectors. Maximum / Gross storage capacity is 13.28 MCM. Live storage capacity is 12.296 MCM. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots.

.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

2.Serpur. ( LATITUDE : 21.5483991N, LONGITUDE : 80.2829146E )

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Some information about Serpur Irrigation Project
Serpur Dam is constructed as part of irrigation projects by Maharashtra Government ,Unfortunately date of completion is not available. It is built on a Local Nallah near Gondia Air Port in Gondia District of Maharashtra . The dam is an Earth fill dam .The length of dam is 660 m ( 2165 ft ) , while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 20.4 m ( 67 feet ) . Project has no built up Spillway . Maximum storage capacity is 0.91 MCM. Live storage capacity is 0.88 MCM. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots.

.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

3.Risala. ( LATITUDE : 21.2624608N, LONGITUDE : 79.8958826E )

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Some information about Risala Irrigation Project
Risala Dam is constructed as part of irrigation projects in 1967 by the Government of Maharashtra. It is built on Risala River near Tiroda in Gondia District of Maharashtra . The dam is an Earth fill dam .The length of dam is 205 m ( 762.5 ft ) , while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 19.2 m ( 63 feet ) Catchment area of of this Priject is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity is 6.359 MCM. Live storage capacity is 6.126 MCM. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots.Being in Nagzira Wild Life Sanctuary is tourist spot and place of wild life safaris.

.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

4.Katangi. ( LATITUDE : 21.3293956N, LONGITUDE : 80.1762915E )

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Some information about Katangi Irrigation Project
Katangi Dam constructed as part of an irrigation project by Maharashtra Government on Katangi Nallah near Goregaon in Gondia District of Maharashtra . The dam is an earth fill dam .The length of dam is 2,360 m ( 7743 ft ) , while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 13.65 m ( 45 ft) .It has catchment area of 69.93 thousand hectors. Maximum storage capacity is 65.11 MCM. Live storage capacity is 48.69 MCM. 
Like most of the other water bodies this is also a good picnic spot,  

.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

5.Managad. ( LATITUDE : 21.2437024N, LONGITUDE : 80.5127048E )

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Some information about Managad  Irrigation Project
Managad Dam is constructed as part of irrigation projects by Maharashtra Government ,in 1970 on a Local Nallah near Salekasa in Gondia District of Maharashtra . The dam is an earth fill dam .The 
length of dam is 736 m ( 2415 ft ) , while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 15.7 m ( 51.5 ) . Project has a Spillway of other type.Length of the spillway is Not known, spillway is un-gated.It has catchment area of 1.147 thousand hectors. Maximum storage capacity is 7.825 MCM. Live storage capacity is 5.624 MCM. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots.

.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

6.Bodalkasa. ( LATITUDE : 21.354938N, LONGITUDE : 80.0251007E )

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Some information about Bodalkasa  Irrigation Project
Bodalkasa Dam is constructed as part of irrigation projects in 1917 Maharashtra Government ,Unfortunately date of completion is not available. It is built on Bhagdeogoti Rivera Local Nallah near Tiroda in Gondia District of Maharashtra . The dam is an Earth fill and Gravity dam .The length of dam is 510 m ( 1673 ft ) , while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 19.2 m ( 63 feet ) . Project has a Spillway of other type.Length of the spillway is Not known, spillway is un-gates.It has catchment area of 6.01 thousand hectors. Maximum / Gross storage capacity is 17.392 MCM. Live storage capacity is 16.454 MCM. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots.Being in Nagzira Wild Life Sanctuary is touist spot and place of wild life safaris.

.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. ).

7.Bewartola. ( LATITUDE : 21.26742N, LONGITUDE : 80.6302071E )

Date of completion still not available.

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Edit on 5 Sep 2020: Dam is visible only on satellite view. 
Some information about Bewartola Irrigation Project

Work on the Project is still going on and it is incomplete.

Bewartola Dam Projected being constructed as 

Part of an Interstate irrigation project between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra,on Khudus River near Darekasa  in Gondia District of Maharashtra. However in google maps it appears that it is in Maddhya Pradesh.

Official designation of the project is Bewartola Dam D - 03415  The proposed dam under construction is an earth fill dam .Proposed length of dam is 909.5 m (  2984 ft  ), while Proposed height of the dam above lowest foundation is 17.6 m ( 58 ft ) . Proposed  Maximum storage capacity is 6.4 MCM & Live storage capacity is 5.29 MCM.

(Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level.)

8.Pangadi. ( LATITUDE : 21.413241N, LONGITUDE : 80.108099E )

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Some information about Pangadi  Irrigation Project

Pangadi Dam constructed as part of an irrigation project in 1917 on a local nallah near Goindia in Maharashtra . Official designation of the project is Pangadi Dam D - 04514 The dam is an earth fill dam .The length of dam is 770 m ( 2526.25 ft ) while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 11.9 m ( 39 ft). Gross storage capacity is 2.13 MCM , and Live storage capacity is 2.12 MCM.Generally all water bodies due to their scenic beauty are popular as picnic & tourist spots . A Godess and Shiv Temple on the near by hill top from where one can have beautiful look around are added attractions.

(Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level.)

9.Sangrampur. ( LATITUDE : 21.4118026N, LONGITUDE : 80.0303364E )

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Some information about Sangrampur  Irrigation Project
Sangrampur Medium Irrigation Project was approved by Planning Commission Of India as a Minor Irrigation Project in year 1966.It was completed in the year 1970.
Sangrampur Dam constructed on Kumbhari River near Tirora in Gondia District of Maharashtra . Official designation of the project is Sangrampur Dam D - 01228 .The dam is an Earth fill dam .The length of dam is 451.21 m ( 1480 ft ) while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 14.18 m ( 46.5 ft ) .Project has a Spillway of other type.Length of the spillway is not known, Spillway ungated.It has catchment area of 1.423 thousand hectors. Maximum storage capacity is 4.32 MCM. Live storage capacity is 3.86 MCM.This is very beautiful landscape and is famous for spoting tigers, chinkara, panthers and wild bores. All wildlife lovers should visit this place to enjoy the beauty of this lake.

(Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level.)

10.Khairbandha. ( LATITUDE : 21.482503N, LONGITUDE : 80.0667715E )

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Some information about Khairbandha  Irrigation Project
Khairbandha Dam was constructed as part of irrigation projects in 1903. Official designation of the project is Khairbandhar Dam D - 00997. It is built on Fattepur Rivera near Gondia in Gondia District of Maharashtra . The dam is an Earth fill dam .The length of dam is 2448 m ( 8032 ft ) , while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 18.16 m ( 59.5 feet ) . Project has a Spillway of other type.Length of the spillway is Not known, spillway is un-gated.It has catchment area of 4.443 thousand hectors. Maximum storage capacity is 16.798 MCM. Live storage capacity is 15.953 MCM. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots.

(Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level.)

11.Chorkhamara. ( LATITUDE : 21.2898542N, LONGITUDE : 80.0667715E )

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Some information about Chorkhamara  Irrigation Project
Official Designation of Chorkhamara Dam Irrigation Project is "Chorkhamara Dam , D - 01008 " . However local and popular name is " Chorkhamara Lake / Chorkhamara Talav " . Chorkhamara Dam was constructed as part of irrigation project by Government of Maharashtra in the year 1923. It is built on and impounds Sasanda River , Nearest city to dam is Tiroda in Gondiya District of Maharashtra . The dam is an Earth fill Dam .The Length of dam is 1178 m ( 3865 ft ) , while the Height of the dam above lowest foundation is 21.05 m ( 69 ft ) . Information on The Project spillway is not known . Length of the spillway is not known Dam's catchment area is 7.5107 Thousand Hectors . Maximum / Gross storage capacity is 21.051 MCM. Live storage capacity is 20.8 MCM. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots. Chorkhamara Lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty .

(Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level.)

12.Rengepar. ( LATITUDE : 21.2668201N, LONGITUDE : 80.125587E )

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Some information about Rengepar  Irrigation Project
Official Designation of Rengepar Dam Irrigation Project is "Rengepar Dam , D - 01384 " . However local and popular name is " Rengepar Lake / Rengepar Talav " 
Rengepar Dam is constructed as part of irrigation projects by Maharashtra Government , it was completed in 1978 . It is built on a Goredoh River near Deori in Gondia District of Maharashtra. The dam is an Earth fill dam.The length of dam is 1080 m ( 3543 ft ), while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 17.17 m ( 58 feet ) . Project has a Spillway of other type.Length of the spillway is Not known, spillway is un-gated.It has catchment area of 2.222 thousand hectors. Maximum/ Gross storage capacity is 3.76 MCM. Live storage capacity is 3.34 MCM. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots.
(Gauridoh Tank could be local name.)

(Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level.)

Stunt Bikers.

Yet another letter to the editor.
Let us see it has better fate then last six efforts.
sir .

For the last couple of days electronic and  print media are full of the news of death of a stunt biker in police firing.Lot of heat and controversy has been generated . Even in our beloved Nagpur there were incidents of stunt bikers causing inconvenience to public near Futala Lake.

Here is a suggestion .

Concerned Authorities should earmark adequate open space . Lay down the days and the timings during which the hot blooded youngsters with two wheelers can indulge in any sort of stunt or death defying antics. After all, the need for these youngsters  to " let off steam " should be taken in to consideration. If in the process accidents take place an ambulance should be made available for which the bikers should pay the fees . If death takes place it would be between the parents of the bikers and the insurance company concerned . Civic authorities will not be dragged in to such death  or be involved and will be absolved of any responsibility . If any bikers are found to indulge in such stunts at any unauthorised places or timings etc Police will be free to take action , including opening fire , if circumstances so warrant,and will not be held responsible for any consequences.

Having Said that. One gets the impression that the media, particularly electronic media is harsh, coming down heavily and  holding police blameworthy for death of the Vinay Kumar , the stunt biker in  police firing . They do not seem to credit the explanations given by the police . The media is fond of carrying out surveys , I personally feel that if a survey was done, overwhelming majority of public will hold stunt bikers guilty for indiscipline , rowdiness , drunken driving causing public nuisance  etc etc . The same vast majority will also support the police action . The vast majority will also have hardly any sympathy for a teenager, as the the reports appearing in the same media indicate , used to drugs and  alcohol . Who clandestinely jumps out of the balcony at ungodly hours to indulge in such an unlawful activity.  If Police do not take action media blames them , if they take action then also the poor fellows carry the can . One can not have it both ways . Police deserve all the support they can get for their justifiable actions . 

PM Velankar, Nagpur.  

THIS ONE MADE IT  WITHOUT LAST FOUR LINES !!!!

(published 01 August 2013)

DAMS IN AKOLA DISTRICT - PART TWO .

DAMS IN AKOLA DISTRICT - PART TWO. (EDITED)

All 33 blogs covering 380 dams in 11 Districts of Vidarbha Region were edited between Aug &  Sept 2020. For details go to blog "Vidarbha Region. Edit-Now - Why". Link here.

There are total of 27 Major Dams ( Height from foundation 10 meters or more ) in Akola District. 

Information on these dams is covered in Two Parts.

Part One. 1. Wan/Wari/Hanuman Sagar. 2. Chinchpani. 3. Khirkund. 4.Popatkhed. 5. Bhilkhed. 6. Dharur. 7. Borgaon Manju.  8. Sisaudegaon.  9. Shivankhurd. 10. Pimpalsenda. 11. Uma.  12. Kanadi. 13. Ghota. 14. Mozari.

Part Two. 15.Morhal. 16.Pimpalgaon Chambhare. 17. Pimpalgaon Hande. 18.Sawarkhed. 19.Nandkhed. 20.Katepurna.21.Hatola. 22.Januna. 23.Tuljapur. 24.Patur. 25.Nirguna. 26.Gawandgaon. 27.Vishwamitri. 

15.Morhal. ( LATITUDE : 20.5260749N, LONGITUDE : 77.3879528E  )

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Some information about Morhal Irrigation Project
Morhal Reservoir was created as a result of construction of Morhal Dam of Morhal irrigation Project . Official Designation of the The Project is " Morhal D - 04375" . Locally this is also known as " Morhal Talav " or " Morhal Lake" . Project was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1974 and impounds a Local Nallah . Nearest city to dam is Barshi Takali and the Dam is situated in Barshi Takli taluka of Akola District of Maharashtra . The Dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam . Purpose of the Project is for irrigation . Length of the dam is 690 m ( 2264 Feet ) . while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 12.13 m ( 40 Feet ) . Information on Spillways is not available . Spillway length is not known . However measured length of the southern spillway is 32 m ( 106 Feet ) . Measured length of the Northern spillway is 45 m ( 147 Feet ) Spillways are now in damaged condition , but appears to be of other types and are not gated. Catchment area of Morhal Reservoir is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity of Morhal Reservoir is 1.06 MCM . Live storage capacity is 0.96 MCM . Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots Morhal Reservoir / lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty .
.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

16.Pimpalgaon Chambhare. ( LATITUDE : 20.5260749N, LONGITUDE : 77.3879528E )

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Some information about Pimpalgaon Chambhare Irrigation Project.
In Maharashtra, there are SIX dams named Pimpalgaon and SEVEN more with a suffix , Here is one of those seven :-) 
Pimpalgaon Chambhare Reservoir was created as a result of construction of Pimpalgaon Chambhare Dam of Pimpalgaon Chambhare irrigation Project . Official Designation of the The Project is " Pimpalgaon Chambhare D - 04589" . Locally this is also known as " Pimpalgaon Talav " or "Pimpalgaon Lake" . Project was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1975 and impounds a Local Nallah . Nearest city to dam is Barshi Takali and the Dam is situated in Barshi Takli taluka of Akola District of Maharashtra . The Dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam . Purpose of the Project is for irrigation . Length of the dam is 518 m ( 1670 Feet ) . while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 15.6 m ( 51 Feet ) . Information on Spillways is not available . Spillway length is not known . However measured length of the spillway is 66 m ( 216 Feet ) . Spillways are now in damaged condition , but appears to be of other types and are not gated. Catchment area of Pimpalgaon Chambhare Reservoir is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity of Pimpalgaon Chambhare Reservoir is 2.53 MCM . Live storage capacity is 2.23 MCM . Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots Pimpalgaon Chambhare Reservoir / lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty .
( Note : Polygon area corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )
.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

17. Pimpalgaon Hande. ( LATITUDE : 20.4563682N, LONGITUDE : 77.2983456E )

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Some information about Pimpalgaon Hande Irrigation Project.
In Maharashtra, there are SIX dams named Pimpalgaon and SEVEN more with a suffix , Here is the second of those seven :-) 
Pimpalgaon Hande Reservoir was created as a result of construction of Pimpalgaon Hande Dam of Pimpalgaon Hande irrigation Project . Official Designation of the The Project is " Pimpalgaon Hande D - 04590" . Locally this is also known as " Pimpalgaon Talav " or "Pimpalgaon Lake" . Project was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1975 and impounds a Local Nallah . Nearest city to dam is Barshi Takali and the Dam is situated in Barshi Takli taluka of Akola District of Maharashtra . The Dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam . Purpose of the Project is for irrigation . Length of the dam is 635 m ( 2083 Feet ) . while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 11.24 m ( 37 Feet ) . Information on Spillways is not available . Spillway length is not known . However measured length of the spillway is 58 m ( 189 Feet ) . Spillways are now in damaged condition , but appears to be of other types and are not gated. Catchment area of Pimpalgaon Hande Reservoir is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity of Pimpalgaon Hande Reservoir is 1.411 MCM . Live storage capacity is 1.261 MCM . Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots Pimpalgaon Hande Reservoir / lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty 
( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

18.Sawarkhed. ( LATITUDE : 20.4777177N, LONGITUDE : 77.2733259E )

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Some information about Sawarkhed Irrigation Project.
Sawarkhed Reservoir was created as a result of construction of Sawarkhed Dam of Sawarkhed irrigation Project . Official Designation of the The Project is " Sawarkhed D - 04786" . Locally this is also known as " Sawarkhed Talav " or "Sawarkhed Lake" . Project was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1979 and impounds a Local Nallah . Nearest city to dam is Barshi Takali and the Dam is situated in Barshi Takli taluka of Akola District of Maharashtra . The Dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam . Purpose of the Project is for irrigation . Length of the dam is 660 m ( 2165 Feet ) . while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 12.36 m ( 44.5 Feet ) . Information on Spillways is not available . Spillway length is not known . However measured length of the spillway is 49 m ( 162 Feet ) . Spillways are now in damaged condition , but appears to be of other types and are not gated. Catchment area of Sawarkhed Reservoir is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity of Sawarkhed Reservoir is 1.66 MCM . Live storage capacity is 1.53 MCM . Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots Sawarkhed Reservoir / lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty .
.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

19.Nandkhed. ( LATITUDE : 20.436745N, LONGITUDE : 77.2683477E  )

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Some information about Nandkhed Irrigation Project.
Nandkhed Reservoir was created as a result of construction of Nandkhed Dam of Nandkhed irrigation Project . Official Designation of the The Project is " Nandkhed D - 04423" . Locally this is also known as " Nandkhed Talav " or "Nandkhed Lake" . Project was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1990 and impounds a Local Nallah . Nearest city to dam is Washim and the Dam is situated in Barshi Takli taluka of Akola District of Maharashtra . The Dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam . Purpose of the Project is for irrigation . Length of the dam is 730 m ( 2395 Feet ) . while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 30.26 m ( 99 Feet ) . Information on Spillways is not available . Spillway length is not known . However measured length of the spillway is 84 m ( 275 Feet ) . Spillways are now in damaged condition , but appears to be of other types and are not gated. Catchment area of Nandkhed Reservoir is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity of Nandkhed Reservoir is mot known. . Live storage capacity is not known. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots Nandkhed Reservoir / lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty .
.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

20.Katepurna. ( LATITUDE : 20.47816N, LONGITUDE : 77.1544075E )

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Some information about Katepurna  Irrigation Project.
Katepurna Reservoir was created as a result of construction of Katepurna Dam of Katepurna irrigation Project . Official Designation of the The Project is " Katepurna D - 01237" . Locally this is also known as " Katepurna Talav " or "Katepurna Lake" . Project was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1974 and impounds Katepurna River . Nearest city to dam is Barshi takli and the Dam is situated in Barshi Takli taluka of Akola District of Maharashtra . The Dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam . Purpose of the Project is for irrigation , Drinking / Water Supply . The dam is divided in two portions by the Spillway. The measured length of portion Left ( Western Side ) of the spillway is 880 m ( 2887 Feet ) + measured length of the Right portion ( Eastern Side ) of the spillway is 925 m ( 3035 Feet ) . The spillway length is 145 m ( 476 Feet ) . The Total length of the Dam , including the Spillway is 2000 m ( 6567 Feet ) . while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 29.5 m ( 97 Feet ) . 
Spillways is of Ogee types and Has Ten Radial Type of Spillway Gates.. Catchment area of Katepurna Reservoir is 50.816 Thousand Hectors. . Maximum / Gross storage capacity of Katepurna Reservoir is 96.67 MCM. . Live storage capacity is 86.35 MCM. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots Katepurna Reservoir / lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty .
.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

21.Hatola. ( LATITUDE : 20.4985417N, LONGITUDE : 77.1998549E )

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Some information about Hatola  Irrigation Project.
Hatola Reservoir was created as a result of construction of Hatola Dam of Hatola irrigation Project . Official Designation of the The Project is " Hatola D - 03947" . Locally this is also known as " Hatola Talav " or "Hatola Lake" . Project was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1992 and impounds a Local nallah . Nearest city to dam is Barshi takli and the Dam is situated in Barshi Takli taluka of Akola District of Maharashtra . The Dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam . Purpose of the Project is for irrigation . The length of the Dam is 555 m ( 1821 Feet ) . while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 13.45 m ( 44 Feet ) . Information on Spillway is not available . Spillway length is not known . However measured length of the spillway is 96 m ( 315 Feet ) .Spillway type not known but appears to be not gated. Catchment area of Hatola Reservoir is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity of Hatola Reservoir is 2.53 MCM. . Live storage capacity is 1.63 MCM. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots Hatola Reservoir / lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty .
.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

22.Januna. ( LATITUDE : 20.4787027N, LONGITUDE : 77.0375276E )

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Some information about Januna Irrigation Project.
Januna Reservoir was created as a result of construction of Januna Dam of Januna irrigation Project . Official Designation of the The Project is " Januna D - 04004" . Locally this is also known as " Januna Talav " or "Hatola Januna" . Project was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1978 and impounds a Local nallah . Nearest city to dam is Barshi takli and the Dam is situated in Barshi Takli taluka of Akola District of Maharashtra . The Dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam . Purpose of the Project is for irrigation . The length of the Dam is 390 m ( 1280 Feet ) . while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 11.95 m ( 39 Feet ) .Information on Spillway is not available . Length of the spillway is not known . At least whatever is left of what was once a Spillway , is in a very bad condition being eroded and partly washed away and only spillway canal exists . Catchment area of Januna Reservoir is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity of Januna Reservoir is 11.31 MCM. . Live storage capacity as is given is 1.18 MCM . However this figure is suspect . There is generally never so much difference between Gross and Live Storage. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots . Januna Reservoir / lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty .

.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

23.Tuljapur. ( LATITUDE : 20.4430182N, LONGITUDE : 76.9149184E )

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Some information about Tuljapur  Irrigation Project.
Tuljapur Reservoir was created as a result of construction of Tuljapur Dam of Tuljapur irrigation Project . Official Designation of the The Project is " Tuljapur D - 04004" . Locally this is also known as " Tuljapur Talav " or "Tuljapur Lake" . Project was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1975 and impounds a Local nallah . Nearest city to dam is Patur and the Dam is situated in Patur taluka of Akola District of Maharashtra . The Dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam . Purpose of the Project is for irrigation . The length of the Dam is 450 m ( 1476 Feet ) . while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 15 m ( 49 Feet ) .Information on Spillway is not available . Length of the spillway is not known . At least whatever is left of what was once a Spillway , is in a very bad condition being eroded and partly washed away and only spillway canal exists . Catchment area of Tuljapur Reservoir is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity of Tuljapur Reservoir is 0.92 MCM. . Live storage capacity as is given is 0.87 MCM . Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots . Tuljapur Reservoir / lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty .
.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

24.Patur. ( LATITUDE : 20.3942729N, LONGITUDE : 76.9247675E )

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Some information about Patur  Irrigation Project.
Patur Reservoir was created as a result of construction of Patur Dam of Patur irrigation Project . Official Designation of the The Project is " Patur D - 045574" . Locally this is also known as " Patur Talav " or "Patur Lake" . Project was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1995 and impounds a Local nallah . Nearest city to dam is Patur and the Dam is situated in Patur taluka of Akola District of Maharashtra . The Dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam . Purpose of the Project is for irrigation . The length of the Dam is 311 m ( 1020 Feet ) . while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 21.22 m ( 70 Feet ) . Information on Spillway is not available . Spillway length is not known . However measured length of the spillway is 69 m ( 227 Feet ) .Spillway is now in damaged condition , but appears to be of other type and is not gated . Catchment area of Patur Reservoir is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity of Patur Reservoir is 2.077 MCM. . Live storage capacity as is given is 1.91 MCM . Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots . Patur Reservoir / lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty .
.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

25.Nirguna. ( LATITUDE : 20.3391544N, LONGITUDE : 76.8503952E )

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Some information about Nirguna  Irrigation Project.
Nirguna Reservoir was created as a result of construction of Nirguna Dam of Nirguna irrigation Project . Official Designation of the The Project is " Nirguna D - 01287" . Locally this is also known as " Nirguna Talav " or "Nirgunar Lake" . Project was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1975 and impounds Nirguna River . Nearest city to dam is Patur and the Dam is situated in Patur taluka of Akola District of Maharashtra . The Dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam . Purpose of the Project is for irrigation . The length of the Dam is 1800 m ( 5906 Feet ) . while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 25.7 m ( 90 Feet ) . Project Spillway length is 240 m ( 787 Feet ). Spillway is of other type and is Ungated . Catchment area of Nirhuna Reservoir is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity of Nirguna Reservoir is 32.29 MCM. . Live storage capacity as is given is 28.84 MCM . Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots . Nirguna Reservoir / lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty .
.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )

26.Gawandgaon. ( LATITUDE : 20.4199345N, LONGITUDE : 76.7805505E  )

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Some information about Gawandgaon  Irrigation Project.
Gawandgaon Reservoir was created as a result of construction of Gawandgaon Dam of Gawandgaon irrigation Project . Official Designation of the The Project is " Gawandgaon D - 03839" . Locally this is also known as " Gawandgaon / Malsur Talav " or "Gawandgaon / Malsur Lake" . Project was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1989 and impounds a Local Nallah . Nearest city to dam is Patur and the Dam is situated in Patur taluka of Akola District of Maharashtra . The Dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam . Purpose of the Project is for irrigation . The length of the Dam is 660 m ( 2165 ) . while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 14.51 m ( 48 Feet ) . Information on Spillway is not available . Spillway length is not known . However measured length of the spillway is 99 m ( 323 Feet ) .Spillway is now in damaged condition , but appears to be of other type and is not gated. Catchment area of Gawandgaon Reservoir is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity of Gawandgaon Reservoir is 1.12 MCM. . Live storage capacity as is given is 1.05 MCM . Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots . Gawandgaon Reservoir / lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty ..

( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )


27.Vishwamitri. ( LATITUDE : 20.409774,N, LONGITUDE : 76.765981E )

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Some information about Vishwamitri Irrigation Project.
In The National Register for Large Dams name for this Dam and Irrigation Project is given as Vishwamitri 
Vishwamitri Reservoir was created as a result of construction of Vishwamitri Dam of Vishwamitri irrigation Project . Official designation for this Dam and Irrigation Project as given in National Register for Large Dams is "MH 09 MH 1410 Locally this is also known as " Vishwamitri Talav " or "Vishwamitri Lake" . Project was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in the year 1996 and impounds Vishwamitri River. Nearest city to dam is Patur and the Dam is situated in Patur taluka of Akola District of Maharashtra . The Dam is an Earth-fill Gravity Dam . Purpose of the Project is for irrigation . The length of the Dam is 1,275 m (4,183 Feet ). . while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 21.06 m ( 69 Feet ) . Information on Spillway is not available . Information on Spillway is not available . Spillway length is not known . However measured length of the spillway is 187 m ( 614 Feet ) .Spillway appears to be of other type and is not gated. 
Catchment area of Vishwamitri Reservoir is not known . Maximum / Gross storage capacity of Vishwamitri Reservoir is 10.116 MCM. . Live storage capacity as is given is not known . Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots . Vishwamitri Reservoir / lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty .
.( Note : Blue area in normal map corresponds to Maximum / Full Reservoir Level. )