Dhurwa Dam
| Dhurwa Dam | |
|---|---|
 Dhurwa Dam, Ranchi, Jharkhand | |
  Location of the Dhurwa Dam in India | |
| Official name | Dhurwa Dam |
| Country | India |
| Location | Dhurwa, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Coordinates | 23°17′29.19″N 85°15′23.58″E / 23.2914417°N 85.2565500°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1963 |
| Owner(s) | JUIDCO |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earthfill |
| Impounds | Subarnarekha River |
| Height | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Length | 4,525 m (14,846 ft) |
| Spillways | 1 |
| Spillway type | Ogee |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Dhurwa Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 1.37 km3 (1,110,677 acre⋅ft) |
| Active capacity | 0.44 km3 (356,714 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface area | 33.5 km2 (13 sq mi) |
The Dhurwa Dam (Hindi: धुर्वा बाँध Dhurvā Bāndh), officially known as Hatia Dam, is a significant dam on the Subarnarekha River in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Description
[edit]Completed in 1963 with Russian assistance, it provides around 9.5 million gallons of drinking water daily to Ranchi and its surrounding areas, with 8.5 million gallons for the city and 1 million gallons for Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd (HEC). The dam also supports the proposed Ranchi Smart City, aiming to supply an additional 12 million liters of water. However, it faces challenges, particularly during summer when water levels drop significantly.[1][2][3]
Managed by the Jharkhand Urban Infrastructure Development Company (JUIDCO), the Dhurwa Dam has a reservoir capacity of about 1.37 km3, crucial for domestic use and irrigation. The dam not only plays a vital role in the local economy but also attracts tourists for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. It provides a serene environment for visitors to enjoy picnics and nature walks. While ongoing water scarcity raises concerns about meeting the growing urban population's demands, the Jharkhand government has proposed linking additional water sources to ensure a reliable supply for both current residents and future developments.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Ranchi Smart City to get water from water starved Dhurwa dam - Jharkhand State News". jharkhandstatenews.com. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ^ "NDRF searches for missing woman in Dhurwa Dam". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Body fished out of dam". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "State level mock drill conducted in Dhurwa Dam regarding to combat flood disaster in Ranchi - Reporter Post". reporterpost.in. Retrieved 21 December 2023.