Manikdoh Dam, Gravity dam in Pune District, India.
Manikdoh Dam is a gravity dam that holds back water on the Kukadi River in the Pune District area. It was designed to serve both hydroelectric generation and irrigation supply for the surrounding region.
Maharashtra authorities completed this dam in 1984 as part of a larger regional water management initiative involving multiple dams on the Kukadi River system. This project represented an important development for controlling water resources in the area.
The dam supports the agricultural traditions of Maharashtra farmers through its extensive irrigation network, enabling crop cultivation throughout the seasons.
The dam sits in an agricultural region where water levels vary by season, being fuller after the monsoon rains and lower during dry months. Plan your visit during or just after the rainy season to see the reservoir at its best.
The reservoir contains 596 cubic kilometers of water and spreads across 18,434 square kilometers, making it a major water management system in Maharashtra.
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