Nilwande Dam

19°32′46″N 73°54′05″E / 19.54611°N 73.90139°E / 19.54611; 73.90139Construction began1999Opening date2011Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, IndiaOperator(s)Command Area Development Authority (CADA), AhmednagarDam and spillwaysType of damRCCImpoundsPravara RiverHeight73.91 m (242.5 ft)Length583 m (1,913 ft)ReservoirCreatesUpper Pravara ReservoirCatchment area202 km² (78 sq mi)

Nilwande dam, also called as Upper Pravara dam, in the Indian state of Maharashtra is the second largest dam on the Pravara river. The dam is located near Akole, Ahmednagar district.^[1]

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 73.91 m (242.5 ft) while the length is 583 m (1,913 ft).

Purpose

• Irrigation
• domestic use

See also

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

References