Gangapur Dam

About Gangapur Dam:

• It is an earthfill dam on the River Godavari, near Nashik, Maharashtra.
• The dam has a unique design, with a curved shape and a spillway in the middle.
• It was built as part of the Godavari Marathwada Irrigation Development Project.
• The dam was constructed to provide irrigation and drinking water to the drought-prone areas of Nashik, Ahmednagar, and Aurangabad districts.
• The dam also has an upstream dam called Kashypi Dam, which regulates the water flow and prevents flooding.
• The area around the dam features beautiful gardens and is home to numerous migratory birds, adding to its scenic beauty.