Hivra Dam


The Hivra Dam, also known as Hivara Dam or Hirawa Dam, is an earthfill dam on the Hivra River about 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.

Water usage

The project irrigates annually an area of 4,204 hectares in nearby villages. It also provides drinking water to Tarkheda, Jargaon and Pachora city.
LocationPachora
Year of completion1994
Estimated cost of project162,898,000
Height of dam sanctioned 15.21
Canal sanctioned length 12 KM
Maximum capacity 12.77
Irrigated area in the year 4204
Usage of water for drinking purposes 1.13
Usage of water for agricultural purposes 7.74