Gangapur Dam Facts

Dam Name Gangapur Dam

State Name Maharashtra
Type of dam Earthen
Owner Government of Maharashtra
Built By Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation
Nearest City Nashik
Impounds Godavari river
District Name Nashik
Catchment Area 357.4 km2
Lat / Long 20.048141, 73.679799
Total Storage Capacity 215,880.00 km3
Purpose Irrigation
Construction began In 1954
Opening date In 1965
Height 36.59 meters
Length 3,902 meters
Dam Volume Content 4220 Tcm
Spillway Gates 9
Spillway Type Ogee
Type of Spillway Gates Radial
Project Gangapur Major Irrigation Project

Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 36.59 m (120.0 ft)
while the length is 3,902 m (12,802 ft). The volume content is
4,612 km3 (1,106 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 215,880.00 km3
(51,792.37 cu mi).[2]

Due to silt deposition in the reservoir area, the storage capacity of

the dam has gradually reduced. The right side canal running
towards Nashik is also closed due to the high civilization in the area.
For these two reasons, an upstream dam, gangapur dam is
constructed which opened in 1998.[3]

Purpose
 Irrigation
The canal tower of gangapur dam in 1956

Location of Gangapur Dam in Maharashtra

Official name Gangapur Dam D01034
Location Nasik

20.0260565°N
Coordinates
73.6671498°ECoordinates:
20.0260565°N 73.6671498°E
Opening date 1965[1]
Owner(s) Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Earthfill
Impounds Godavari river
Height 36.59 m (120.0 ft)
Length 3,902 m (12,802 ft)
Dam volume 4,612 km3 (1,106 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity 0.203880 km3 (0.048913 cu mi)
Surface area 22,860 km2 (8,830 sq mi)

About Gangapur dam

The Gangapur Dam is a major earthen Dam constructed in the year 1954 at
Nashik in the bed of river Godavari. This Dam is situated in a village Gangawadi
about 13 kms west of Nashik. The total catchment area of the dam is 3810 m.
and maximum height of the dam is 36.57 meter.

Gangapur water dam

About Gangapur Dam

Among every one of the spots to visit in Nashik, the Gangapur Dam
is an absolute necessity. Roughly 10 KM far from the primary city
of Nashik is the Gangapur Dam, an exceptionally entrancing
traveler spot. It is arranged on the banks of the hallowed Godai
River. Being developed in the year 1954, it is worked in traditional
style utilizing stones, earth, mud and sand.

The garden close to the dam is perfect outing spot in the midst of

An alluring scene. Visit this place with loved once tp appreciate

mother nature and to likewise watch diverce type of fowls here.
Press Trust of India Press Trust of India, Nagpur, Aug 28 2019,
15:38pm ist updated: Aug 28 2019, 15:45pm ist Photo for
Representation.Photo for Representation. Gangapur dam across the
Godavari river, the main source of water for Nashi...

Press Trust of India Press Trust of India, Nagpur, Aug 28 2019,

15:38pm ist updated: Aug 28 2019, 15:45pm ist Photo for
Representation.Photo for Representation. Gangapur dam across the
Godavari river, the main source of water for Nashik..