Shirvata Dam, is a gravity dam on Indrayani river near Maval, Pune district in State of Maharashtra in India.

Shirvata Dam
Shirvata Dam is located in Maharashtra
Shirvata Dam
Location of Shirvata Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameShirvata Dam
LocationLonavala, Maval
Coordinates18°48′39″N 73°27′27″E / 18.8107637°N 73.4573978°E / 18.8107637; 73.4573978
Opening date1920
Owner(s)TATA POWER , India
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity
Height38.71 m (127.0 ft)
Length2,212 m (7,257 ft)
Dam volume460 km3 (110 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity185,110 km3 (44,410 cu mi)
Surface area13.08 km2 (5.05 sq mi)

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The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 38.71 m (127.0 ft) while the length is 2,212 m (7,257 ft). The volume content is 460 km3 (110 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 185,980.00 km3 (44,618.97 cu mi).[1]

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