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Maharashtra Gangapur Dam
Official Name : Gangapur Dam
Location : Nasik in Maharashtra
Coordinates : 20°2'11"N 73°40'56"E
Gangapur Dam is regarded as earth fill dam and it is located on the Godavari stream nearer to Nasik in Maharashtra in Indian. The dimensions of the dam are above smallest base that is 35.59 m (121.0 ft) while the duration is 3,901 m (12,702 ft). The quantity material is 4,611 km3 (1,105 cu mi) and total storage space potential is 214,880.00 km3 (51,692.37 cu mi).
Due to silt build-up in tank place, the storage space potential of dam has progressively decreased. The right part tunnel operating towards Nasik is shut due to great society in place.
This dam is nearer to town Gangawadi and it is 11 Km from Nasik town. This is earthen dam designed in year 1954. The complete catchment place of dam is 355.4 Sq.km
Effect of The Project
It is being used for the purpose of irrigation and this is one of earthen dams and it is having an emergency spillways.
Attractions
There is lawn close by which works as excellent eating place, Trimbak P.W.D. Street, Nasik. Nearby cities: Sinnar Ozar Mig; (Sinnar Old City); Sangamner
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