JAM DAM AND RESERVOIR.

India / Maharashtra / Katol / Near Katol.Dist Nagpur.
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JAM MEDIUM IRRIGATION PROJECT UNDER NAGPUR MEDIUM PROJECT DIVISION, V.I.D.C NAGPUR
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Information about Jam Irrigation Project.
Jam Irrigation Project, Locally and Popularly known as " Jam Lake / Jam Talav ". The Dam's Official Designation is "Jam D-03081" .Jam Dam was constructed as part of irrigation projects by Government of Maharashtra in the year1996 . It is built on Jam River near Katol in Nagpur District of Maharashtra . The dam is an Earth fill Dam .The length of dam is 3460 m ( 11351.71 feet ) while The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 24 m (79 ft). Project has a Spillway of Ogee type.Length of the spillway is 258 m ( 846.457 ft ) The spillway is un-gated. It has catchment area of 17.1 thousand hectors. Maximum / Gross storage capacity is 28.05 MCM. Live storage capacity is 23.55 MCM. Now a days almost all the water bodies make for good picnic spots. Jam Lake is also a popular Tourist attraction for its scenic beauty . Lots of water sports and boating adds to the tourist enjoyment.
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Coordinates:   21°12'46"N   78°38'50"E

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  • Water of this dam is to be linked with wena and further to nag river
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