Saikheda Dam

Saikheda Dam, is an earthfill dam on Khuni river near Pandharkawada, Yavatmal district in state of Maharashtra in India.Saikheda Dam was constructed as part of irrigation projects by Government of Maharashtra in the year 1972. Nearest city to dam is Pandharkawada and the Dam is situated in Kelapur Taluka of Yavatmal District of Maharashtra. It is built on and impounds Khuni River,.

Specifications
The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 23.77 m while the length is 1740 m. The volume content is 909 km3 and gross storage capacity is 38511.00 km3.

Purpose

 * Irrigation