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.)