The Hivra Dam, also known as Hivara Dam or Hirawa Dam, is an earthfill dam on the Hivra River about south of Pachora, Jalgaon district in state of Maharashtra in India. It is near the village of Khadakdeola. It is one of the main sources of water for Pachora and nearby villages. It also supplies water for irrigation in the area. The dam was completed in 1994.
Water usage The project irrigates annually an area of 4,204 hectares in nearby villages. It also provides drinking water to Tarkheda, Jargaon and Pachora city.
LocationPachoraYear of completion1994Estimated cost of project162,898,000Height of dam sanctioned (metres)15.21Canal sanctioned length (Km)12 KMMaximum capacity (million cubic metres)12.77Irrigated area in the year (hectares)4204Usage of water for drinking purposes (million cubic metres)1.13Usage of water for agricultural purposes (million cubic metres)7.74
See also Dams in Maharashtra List of reservoirs and dams in India
References
External links Water storage & Dam information of Khandesh Region