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| name = Dhurwa Dam<br />
| name_official = Dhurwa Dam<br />
| image = Dhurwa dam, ranchi.jpg<br />
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| image_caption = Dhurwa Dam, [[Ranchi]], Jharkhand <br />
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| location_map = India<br />
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| location_map_caption = Location of the Dhurwa Dam in India <br />
| coordinates = {{coord|23|17|29.19|N|85|15|23.58|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}<br />
| country = India<br />
| location = Dhurwa, [[Ranchi]], [[Jharkhand]]<br />
| status = Operational <br />
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| opening = {{Start date and age|1963}}<br />
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| owner = JUIDCO<br />
| dam_type = Earthfill<br />
| dam_height = {{Convert|30|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}<br />
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| dam_length = {{Convert|4525|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}<br />
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| dam_crosses = [[Subarnarekha River]]<br />
| spillway_count = 1<br />
| spillway_type = Ogee<br />
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| res_name = Dhurwa Reservoir<br />
| res_capacity_total = 34.1 million cubic meters <br />
| res_capacity_active = 31.9 million cubic meters<ref>Govt of India, Central Water commission, Dam safety Organisation New Delhi, National Register of Large Dams-2019,Project Information code:JH05MH0010</ref> <br />
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The '''Dhurwa Dam''' ({{langx|hi|धुर्वा बाँध}} ''Dhurvā Bāndh''), officially known as '''Hatia Dam''', is a significant dam on the Subarnarekha River in [[Ranchi]], Jharkhand.<br />
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== Description ==<br />
Completed in 1963 with Russian assistance, it provides around 9.5 million gallons of drinking water daily to Ranchi and its surrounding areas, with 8.5 million gallons for the city and 1 million gallons for [[Heavy Engineering Corporation|Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd]] (HEC). The dam also supports the proposed Ranchi Smart City, aiming to supply an additional 12 million liters of water. However, it faces challenges, particularly during summer when water levels drop significantly.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranchi Smart City to get water from water starved Dhurwa dam - Jharkhand State News |url=https://jharkhandstatenews.com/article/top-stories/2681/ranchi-smart-city-to-get-water-from-water-starved-dhurwa-dam |website=jharkhandstatenews.com |access-date=31 March 2018 |date=31 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=NDRF searches for missing woman in Dhurwa Dam |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/ndrf-launches-extensive-search-for-missing-woman-at-dhurwa-dam/articleshow/113406001.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=17 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Body fished out of dam |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/body-fished-out-of-dam/cid/1348128 |website=telegraphindia.com |access-date=18 March 2023}}</ref><br />
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Managed by the [[Jharkhand Urban Infrastructure Development Company Limited|Jharkhand Urban Infrastructure Development Company]] (JUIDCO), the Dhurwa Dam has a [[gross reservoir]] capacity of about 34.1 million cubic meters(MCM), crucial for domestic use and [[irrigation]]. The dam not only plays a vital role in the [[local economy]] but also attracts [[tourists]] for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. While ongoing [[water scarcity]] raises concerns about meeting the growing urban population's demands, the [[Government of Jharkhand|Jharkhand government]] has proposed linking additional water sources to ensure a reliable supply for both current residents and future developments.<ref>{{cite web |title=State level mock drill conducted in Dhurwa Dam regarding to combat flood disaster in Ranchi - Reporter Post |url=https://reporterpost.in/article/jharkhand/32056/state-level-mock-drill-conducted-in-dhurwa-dam-regarding-to-combat-flood-disaster-in-ranchi |website=reporterpost.in |access-date=21 December 2023}}</ref><br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of dams and reservoirs in India]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Dams in Jharkhand]]<br />
[[Category:Dams completed in 1963]]<br />
[[Category:1963 establishments in India]]<br />
[[Category:20th-century architecture in India]]<br />
[[Category:1963 establishments in Bihar]]</div>Ajaymodi01