Manjara Dam, is an earthfill dam on the Manjara River near keij Beed and Kalamb Osmanabad in state of Maharashtra in India. Till September 2016, the reservoir completely dried up, after four years of no rainfall. At end of September 2016 the reservoir full.[1]
Specifications
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Purpose
- Irrigation
Ecology
Although there is increased alkalinity during the summer season when dissolved oxygen was less, the water is suitable for irrigation.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Manjara dam: Last hope of parched Latur dries up Template:Webarchive 20 April 1:30 pm
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India Template:Webarchive
- ↑ Physico-chemical analysis of Manjara dam back water of Manjara river Dhanegoan, Maharashtra, India. Ecology, Environment and Conservation({Template:Year).