Varasgaon Dam

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:dam
gptkbp:academic_programs Innovative design for its time
gptkbp:benefits gptkb:Recreation
Flood control
Water supply
gptkbp:climate_impact Local climate regulation
gptkbp:community_engagement Local involvement in management
gptkbp:community_impact Local economy boost
gptkbp:completed gptkb:1970
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Government_of_Maharashtra
gptkbp:construction_cost Estimated at several million INR
gptkbp:construction_material Earth and rock
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1961
gptkbp:cultural_significance Local cultural events held nearby
gptkbp:dam_type Embankment dam
gptkbp:drainage_basin 1,200 square kilometers
gptkbp:drought_tolerance Helps reduce drought impact
gptkbp:emergency_services Plans in place
gptkbp:environmental_impact Habitat alteration
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Allowed
gptkbp:flood_control 500 million cubic meters
gptkbp:height 45 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance Part of regional development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Varasgaon Dam
gptkbp:land_use Supports agricultural land use
gptkbp:length 1,200 meters
gptkbp:local_government Managed by local authorities
gptkbp:location Maharashtra, India
gptkbp:maintenance Regular inspections
gptkbp:neighboring_city gptkb:Pune
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Maharashtra_State_Electricity_Distribution_Co._Ltd.
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:primary_use Irrigation
gptkbp:public_access Open to visitors
gptkbp:recreation Boating
Bird watching
Picnicking
gptkbp:research_opportunities Environmental studies conducted
gptkbp:reservoir 1,200 million cubic meters
Varasgaon Lake
gptkbp:river gptkb:Bhima_River
gptkbp:safety_features Seepage control
gptkbp:spillway_type gptkb:Yes
Gated spillway
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:type Earthfill dam
gptkbp:water_irrigation Agricultural support
gptkbp:water_management gptkb:Yes
Promotes sustainable practices
Controlled
Integrated water resource management
gptkbp:water_quality Monitored
Regularly conducted
Meets national standards
gptkbp:water_requirement Serves multiple districts
gptkbp:wildlife Supports diverse species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Panshet_Dam
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6