Bhatghar Dam
Bhatghar Dam, is a gravity dam on Velvandi(वेळवंडी) river near Bhor, Pune district in State of Maharashtra in India.
One of the oldest dams in Maharashtra
constructed by British
Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 57.92 m (190.0 ft) while the length is 1,625 m (5,331 ft).The volume content is 650×10 m (23×10 cu ft) and gross storage capacity is 666×10 m (23.5×10 cu ft).
Purpose
- Irrigation
- Hydroelectricity