Kaushalya Dam
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The Kaushalya Dam (Hindi: कौशल्या बांध) is an earth-fill embankment dam on the Kaushalya river, which is a tributary of Ghaggar-Hakra River[1] (modern remnant of ancient Sarasvati river), in Pinjore of Haryana state, India. It was constructed between 2008 and 2012 with the primary purpose of water supply.[2]
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Kaushalya Dam | |
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Official name | Kaushalya Dam |
Country | India |
Location | Pinjore, Haryana |
Coordinates | 30°46′30″N 76°54′50″E |
Status | Operational |
Construction began | 2008 |
Opening date | 2012; 12 years ago (2012) |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Embankment, earth-fill |
Impounds | Kaushalya River |
Height | 34 m (112 ft) |
Length | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
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