The Shivsagar Lake is a reservoir in the state of Maharashtra, India. The lake was formed after the Koyna River was impounded by the Koyna Dam. It has a length of 50 km (31 mi) and depth of 80 m (262 ft).[1]
| Shivsagar Lake | |
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  Shivsagar Lake | |
| Location | Satara, Maharashtra |
| Coordinates | 17°24′30″N 73°45′35″E / 17.40833°N 73.75972°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Koyna River |
| Primary outflows | Koyna River |
| Basin countries |  India |
| Max. length | 50 km (31 mi) |
| Surface area | 891.78 km2 (344 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Water volume | 2,797,400,000 m3 (9.879×1010 cu ft) |
See also
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edit- ^ Rajesh Menon (3 October 2005). "Tremors may rock Koyna for another two decade". Indian Express, Pune. Archived from the original on 17 November 2007. Retrieved 19 March 2007.