Yeldari Dam, is an earthfill

dam A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use ...

on Purna river near Yeldari in Jintur taluka of Parbhani district in the state of Maharashtra in

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. It is the second largest dam in

Marathwada Marathwada () is a proposed state and geographical region of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was formed during the Nizam's rule and was part of the then Hyderabad State. The region coincides with the Aurangabad division of Maharashtra. I ...

region. Dam is renovated and developed as a big reservoir and also tourist attraction spot in Parbhani district.

Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is while the length is . The live storage capacity is .

Purpose

* Irrigation * Hydroelectricity The dam was built between 1958 and 1968 under the observation of

Yashwantrao Chavan Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan (Marathi pronunciation: əʃʋənt̪ɾaːʋ t͡səʋʱaːɳ 12 March 1913 – 25 November 1984) was an Indian politician. He served as the last Chief Minister of Bombay State and the first of Maharashtra after ...

. It has a hydroelectric power station consisting of three units of 7.5 MW capacity each for 22.5 MW total capacity.

References

{{Hydrography of Maharashtra Dams in Parbhani district Dams completed in 1968 Earth-filled dams 1968 establishments in Maharashtra Tourist attractions in Parbhani district

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