The Akola district is situated in the state of Maharashtra. Seven dams are in Akola. The list of dams in the Akola district is as follows.
| Name of Dam | Opening Year | Location | Height (Meter) | Length (Meter) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januna | 1978 | Barshi Takali | 11.95 | 390 |
| Katepurna | 1974 | Mahan Barshi Takali | 29.5 | 2000 |
| Nirguna | 1975 | Patur | 25.7 | 1800 |
| Popatkhed | 2005 | Akot | 42.6 | |
| Uma | 1981 | Murtijapur | 20.42 | 2140 |
| Vishwamitri | 1996 | Patur | 21.06 | 1275 |
| Wan | 2000 | Telhara | 67.65 | 500 |
1. Januna Dam
The Januna Dam is an earthfill dam build across the local river near Barshi Takali. Its official name is Januna Dam D04004. The primary purpose of this dam was to Irrigation. The height of the dam is 11.95 meters, and the length is 390 meters.
2. Katepurna Dam
The Katepurna Dam is an earthfill dam build across the Katepurna river near Mahan Barshi Takali. Its official name is Katepurna Dam D01237. The primary purpose of this dam was to Irrigation and Water Supply. The height of the dam is 29.5 meters, and the length is 2,000 meters.
3. Nirguna Dam
The Nirguna Dam is an earthfill dam build across the Nirguna river near Patur. Its official name is Nirguna Dam D01287. The primary purpose of this dam was to Irrigation. The height of the dam is 25.7 meters, and the length is 1,800 meters.
4. Popatkhed Dam
The Popatkhed Dam is an earthfill dam build across the Dather river near Akot Nagar. Its official name is Popatkhed Dam D04646. The primary purpose of this dam was to Irrigation. The height of the dam is 42.6 meters.
5. Uma Dam
The Uma Dam is an earthfill dam build across the Uma river near Murtijapur Nagar. Its official name is Uma Dam D01379. The primary purpose of this dam was to Irrigation. The height of the dam is 20.42 meters, and the length is 2,140 meters.
6. Vishwamitri Dam
The Vishwamitri Dam is an earthfill dam build across the Vishwamitri river near Patur Nagar. The primary purpose of this dam was to Irrigation. The height of the dam is 21.06 meters, and the length is 1,275 meters.
7. Wan Dam
The Wan Dam is an earthfill and gravity dam build across the wan river near Wari village in Telhara Taluka. Its official name is Wan dam D03007. The primary purpose of this dam was to Irrigation, Water supply and generate Hydroelectricity. This dam is having a total installed capacity of 1.5 MW. The height of the dam is 67.65 meters, and the length is 500 meters.
Note – So far these 7 dams are available in the Akola district. Please leave a note if there are any names that haven’t been mentioned yet.
