Shivsagar Lake

Shivsagar Lake
Location Satara, Maharashtra
Coordinates 17°24′30″N 73°45′35″E / 17.40833°N 73.75972°E / 17.40833; 73.75972Coordinates: 17°24′30″N 73°45′35″E / 17.40833°N 73.75972°E / 17.40833; 73.75972
Type Reservoir
Primary inflows Koyna River
Primary outflows Koyna River
Basin countries  India
Max. length 50 km (31 mi)
Surface area 891.78 km2 (344 sq mi)
Max. depth 80 m (260 ft)
Water volume 2,797,400,000 m3 (9.879×1010 cu ft)

The Shivsagar Lake (Hindi: Shivsagar), is a reservoir in the state of Maharashtra, India. The lake was formed after the Koyna River was impounded by the Koyna Dam. It has a length of 50 km (31 mi) and depth of 80 m (262 ft)[1]

The Shivasagar Lake

See also

References

  1. Rajesh Menon (2005-10-03). "Tremors may rock Koyna for another two decade". Indian Express, Pune. Retrieved 2007-03-19.
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