DATABASE OF ICAR-CIFRI
DATABASE OF ICAR-CIFRI
| Sl No. | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Name | Maithon | |
| Type of Reservoir | Large | |
| location | Dhanbad | |
| Latitude & Longitude | 23.7766, 86.8067 | |
| Date of Commissioned | 1957 | |
| District | Dhanbad | |
| State | Jharkhand and West Bengal | |
| Period of Information | 2012 to 2013 | |
| Purposes | Irrigation, water supply, flood control, hydro-electric, navigation. | |
| Controlling Authority | Damodar Valley Corporation | |
| River System | Damodar | |
| Area | 6572 ha | |
| Area at FRL | 11490 ha | |
| Capacity | Data not found | |
| Catchment Area | 6572 sq. km | |
| Catchment Reservoir Area | Data Not Found | |
| Mean Depth | 9.1 m | |
| Gross Storage Capacity | Data not found | |
| Live Storage Capacity | Data not found |