Radhanagari Dam


Radhanagari Dam, is a gravity dam on Bhogawati river near Radhanagari in State of Maharashtra in India.Dam construction was initiated by visionary Rajarshi Shahu on 18 February 1907. Dam is being used for irrigation as well as hydro-electricity power generation. Dam is located amidst scenic surrounding in the backdrop of thick forest cover.
Er. Pandurangrrao Shinde, served as the chief engineer during the last phase of construction of this dam. The dam is known for the technology of its kind, used for the dam, i.e. the gates of the Dam open automatically depending on water pressure. Radhanagri Dam support large variety of Flaura n Fauna. It is surrounded by dense forest and has good variety of wildlife.

Specifications

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

Purpose