Chaskaman Dam
The Chaskaman Dam is one of the important dams of Maharashtra and is built on the Bhima River at Rajgurunagar in Pune district. It is located across river Bhima in Krishna basin near Village Bibi in Khed taluka. The main purpose of this dam was to improve irrigation and supply of electricity to the nearby villages. It is the second Hydel Greenfield power project in the country that is capable of captive power as well. The power will be utilized through the state power board. The project was completed during 2008-09.
| Chaskaman Dam | |
|---|---|
Location of Chaskaman Dam in Maharashtra | |
| Official name | Chaskaman Dam |
| Location | Maharashtra India |
| Coordinates | 18°57′39″N 73°47′8″E |
| Opening date | 2002 |
| Construction cost | 388Cr |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Rubble-concrete dam |
| Impounds | Bhima River |
| Height | 46m |
| Length | 738m |
| Width (base) | 72m |
| Spillway capacity | 3962 cubic meters/sec |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 249.69 million cubic meters (gross) |
| Website http://wrd.maharashtra.gov.in | |
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