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Hivra Dam

The 928th tallest dam in the world

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The Hivra Dam, also known as Hivara Dam or Hirawa Dam, is an earthfill dam on the Hivra River about 6 km (3.7 mi) south of Pachora, Jalgaon district in state of Maharashtra in India. It is near the village of Khadakdeola. It is one of the main sources of water for Pachora and nearby villages. It also supplies water for irrigation in the area. The dam was completed in 1994.

Dam data from Wikidata (CC0) plus curated additions. Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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