Yeralwadi Dam, is an earthfill dam on Yerala river near Khatav, Satara district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 19.5 m (64 ft) while the length is 2,115 m (6,939 ft). The volume content is 663 km (159 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 33,020.00 km (7,921.92 cu mi).

Purpose

• Irrigation
• The region of yeralwadi Dam is a birding hotspot in Satara district. Greater flamingoes, winter migratory ducks, waders have a great diversity in this region.

See also

• Dams in Maharashtra
• List of reservoirs and dams in India