Hivra Dam
The Hivra Dam, also known as Hivara Dam or Hirawa Dam, is an earthfill dam on the Hivra River about 6 km (3.7 mi) south of Pachora, Jalgaon district in state of Maharashtra in India. It is near the village of Khadakdeola. It is one of the main sources of water for Pachora and nearby villages. It also supplies water for irrigation in the area. The dam was completed in 1994.
Water usage
The project irrigates annually an area of 4,204 hectares in nearby villages. It also provides drinking water to Tarkheda, Jargaon and Pachora city.
| Location | Pachora |
| Year of completion | 1994 |
| Estimated cost of project | 162,898,000 |
| Height of dam sanctioned (metres) | 15.21 |
| Canal sanctioned length (Km) | 12 KM |
| Maximum capacity (million cubic metres) | 12.77 |
| Irrigated area in the year (hectares) | 4204 |
| Usage of water for drinking purposes (million cubic metres) | 1.13 |
| Usage of water for agricultural purposes (million cubic metres) | 7.74 |
See also
References
- ^ "Water Supply to Pachora Town from Hivra Dam, Khadakdeola". Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- ^ "Hivra Dam Info by WRIS India". Retrieved 2019-03-11.
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