Shivsagar Lake

Shivsagar Lake
View of Shivsagar lake
Location of Shivsagar lake within Maharashtra
Location of Shivsagar lake within Maharashtra
Shivsagar Lake
LocationSatara, Maharashtra
Coordinates17°24′30″N73°45′35″E / 17.40833°N 73.75972°E / 17.40833; 73.75972
TypeReservoir
Primary inflowsKoyna River
Primary outflowsKoyna River
Basin countriesIndia
Max. length50 km (31 mi)
Surface area891.78 km2 (344 mi2)
Max. depth80 m (260 ft)
Water volume2,797,400,000 m3 (9.879×1010 ft3)

The Shivsagar Lake is a reservoir in the state of Maharashtra, India. The lake was formed after the Koyna Dam, completed in 1964, impounded the Koyna River.[1] It has a length of 50 km (31 mi) and depth of 80 m (262 ft).[2]

The Shivasagar Lake

See also

References

  1. ^"Koyna D05104 -". india-wris.nrsc.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  2. ^Rajesh Menon (3 October 2005). "Tremors may rock Koyna for another two decade". Indian Express, Pune. Archived from the original on 17 November 2007. Retrieved 19 March 2007.