Dams in Yavatmal District

The Yavatmal district is situated in the state of Maharashtra. There are 7 dams in Yavatmal. The list of dams in Yavatmal district is as follows

1. Arunawati Dam

The Arunawati Dam is an earth-fill and gravity dam builds across the Arunawati river near Digras. Irrigation and Flood Control are the primary purposes behind this dam. The height is 29.5 meters, and the length is 5,170 meters of the dam.

2. Borgaon Dam

The Borgaon Dam is an earth-fill dam build across the local river. Its official name is Borgaon Dam D02847. Irrigation is the primary purpose behind this dam. The height is 20 meters, and the length is 830 meters of the dam.

3. Goki Dam

The Goki Dam is an earth-fill and gravity dam builds across the Goki river near Darwha. Its official name is Goki Dam D01438. Irrigation and Water Supply are the primary purposes behind this dam. The height is 23.06 meters, and the length is 1,572 meters of the dam.

4. Lower Pus Dam

The Lower Pus Dam is an earth-fill dam build across the Pus river near Mahagaon. Its official name is Lower Pus Dam D02869. Irrigation is the primary purpose behind this dam. The height is 28 meters, and the length is 3,346 meters of the dam.

5. Saikheda Dam

The Saikheda Dam is an earth-fill dam build across the Khuni river near Pandharkawada. Its official name is Saikheda Dam D01247. Irrigation is the primary purpose behind this dam. The height is 23.77 meters, and the length is 1,740 meters of the dam.

6. Upper Pus Dam

The Upper Pus Dam is an earth-fill dam build across the Pus river near Pusad. Its official name is Upper Pus Dam D01030. Irrigation is the primary purpose behind this dam. The height is 42 meters, and the length is 744 meters of the dam.

7. Waghadi Dam

The Waghadi Dam is an earth-fill and gravity dam builds across the Waghadi river near Ghatanji. Its official name is Waghadi Dam D01427. Irrigation is the primary purpose behind this dam. The height is 26 meters, and the length is 960 meters of the dam.

Note – So far these dams are available in Yavatmal district. If there are any names left, please comment below.

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