Chargaon Dam


Chargaon Dam, is an earthfill dam on Chargaon river near Varora, Chandrapur district in state of Maharashtra in India. A borderline flood situation was seen in the catchment and the low-lying areas of this dam and the nearby Erai dam in September 2012. The situation came under control after the rainfall stopped.

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is while the length is. The volume content is and gross storage capacity is.

Purpose