Khairi Dam
# Khairi Dam

Khairi Dam is an earthfill dam on the Kar river near Jamkhed, Ahmednagar district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

## Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 18.91 m (62.0 ft) while the length is 1,210 m (3,970 ft). The volume content is 54 $km^3$ (13 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 15,110.00 $km^3$ (3,625.08 cu mi).

## Purpose

The main purpose of the dam is irrigation for the surrounding area, with water from the resulting spillway and reservoir.

