The Latur district is situated in the state of Maharashtra. There are 6 dams in Latur. The list of dams in the Latur district is as follows
Name of Dam | Year Completed | Location | Height (Meter) | Length (Meter) |
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Devargan | 1993 | Udgir | 15.58 | 1715 |
Gharni Dam | 1969 | Sirur | 15.24 | 956 |
Masalga Dam | 1996 | Nilanga | 10.26 | 2023 |
Sakol Dam | 1992 | Udgir | 17.65 | 1425 |
Tawarja Dam | 1982 | Latur | 14.3 | 2222 |
Tiru Dam | 1976 | Udgir | 21 | 1851 |
1. Devargan Dam
The Devargan Dam is an earth-fill dam build across the Devari river near Udgir. Its official name is Devarjan Dam D03631. Irrigation is the primary purpose behind this dam. The height is 15.58 meters, and the length is 1,715 meters of the dam.
2. Gharni Dam
The Gharni Dam is an earth-fill dam build across the Gharni river near Sirur. Its official name is Gharni Dam D01231. Irrigation is the primary purpose behind this dam. The height is 15.24 meters, and the length is 956 meters of the dam.
3. Masalga Dam
The Masalga Dam is an earth-fill dam build across the local river near Nilanga. Its official name is Masalga Dam D02930. Irrigation is the primary purpose behind this dam. The height is 10.26 meters, and the length is 2,023 meters of the dam.
4. Sakol Dam
The Sakol Dam is an earth-fill dam build across the local river near Udgir. Its official name is Sakol Dam D02924. Irrigation is the primary purpose behind this dam. The height is 17.65 meters, and the length is 1,425 meters of the dam.
5. Tawarja Dam
The Tawarja Dam is an earth-fill dam build across the Tawarja river near Ausa. Its official name is Tawarja Dam D01370. Irrigation is the primary purpose behind this dam. The height is 14.3 meters, and the length is 2,222 meters of the dam.
6. Tiru Dam
The Tiru Dam is an earth-fill dam build across the Tiru river near Sakri. Its official name is Tiru Dam D01294. Irrigation is the primary purpose behind this dam. The height is 21 meters, and the length is 1,851 meters of the dam.
Note – So far these dams are available in Latur district. If there are any names left, please comment below.