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{{short description|Reservoir in India}} | |||
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'''Wathod Reservoir''' is a reservoir within the [[Manora, Washim|Manora]] town, [[Washim district]], [[Maharashtra]], India. The Wathod Reservoir is about 5.9 | '''Wathod Reservoir''' is a reservoir within the [[Manora, Washim|Manora]] town, [[Washim district]], [[Maharashtra]], India. The Wathod Reservoir is about {{convert|5.9|km}} from Manora town in the north. | ||
The length of the dam is {{convert|290|m}} while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is {{convert|16.6| m}}. Maximum storage capacity is 1.98 MCM . Live storage capacity is 1.7 MCM. Wathod Lake is also a popular tourist attraction for its scenic beauty. There is varied flora and fauna. The water is turbid in rainy session while clear and transparent in summer. | The length of the dam is {{convert|290|m}} while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is {{convert|16.6| m}}. Maximum storage capacity is 1.98 MCM . Live storage capacity is 1.7 MCM. Wathod Lake is also a popular tourist attraction for its scenic beauty. There is varied flora and fauna. The water is turbid in rainy session while clear and transparent in summer. | ||
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Wathod reservoir was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in 1974. | Wathod reservoir was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in 1974. | ||
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Wathod Reservoir is a reservoir within the Manora town, Washim district, Maharashtra, India. The Wathod Reservoir is about 5.9 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Manora town in the north.
The length of the dam is 290 metres (950 ft) while the height of the dam above lowest foundation is 16.6 metres (54 ft). Maximum storage capacity is 1.98 MCM . Live storage capacity is 1.7 MCM. Wathod Lake is also a popular tourist attraction for its scenic beauty. There is varied flora and fauna. The water is turbid in rainy session while clear and transparent in summer.
In 2014 scientists measured all the physical and chemical parameter of Wathod Reservoir and its research exhibit that Wathod Reservoir is still safe for drinking water.
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Wathod reservoir was constructed as part of irrigation projects by the Government of Maharashtra in 1974.
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