Omkareshwar Dam
The Omkareshwar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada River just upstream of Mandhata in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is named after the Omkareshwar temple located just downstream. The dam was constructed between 2003 and 2007 with the purpose of providing water for irrigation of 132,500 ha (327,000 acres). An associated hydroelectric power station located at the base of the dam has an installed capacity of 520 MW.
| Country | India
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| Coordinates | 22°14′37.26″N 76°9′46.83″E
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| Construction began | 2003
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| Opening date | 2007
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| Construction cost | 3539.16 Crores
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UPPER DAM AND SPILLWAYS
| Type of dam | Gravity
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| Impounds | |||
| Height | 33 m (108 ft)
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| Length | 949 m (3,114 ft)
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UPPER RESERVOIR
| Total capacity | 141,547.8 m (115 acre⋅ft)
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| Active capacity | 27,877 m (23 acre⋅ft)
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| Catchment area | 64,880 km (25,050 sq mi)
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LOWER DAM AND SPILLWAYS
LOWER RESERVOIR
POWER PLANT
| Commission date | 2007
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| Turbines | 8 × 65 MW Francis-type
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| Installed capacity | 520 MW
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