Morwan Dam

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Morwan Dam
Morwan Dam is located in Madhya Pradesh
Morwan Dam
Location of the dam within the state of Madhya Pradesh
Morwan Dam is located in India
Morwan Dam
Morwan Dam (India)
Official nameMorwan Dam
LocationJawad, Neemuch District, Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates24°37′44″N 75°00′14″E / 24.629013°N 75.003774°E / 24.629013; 75.003774
Opening date1959
Operator(s)Water Resources Department, Madhya Pradesh
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsGambhiri River, a tributary of Chambal River
Reservoir
CreatesMultipurpose
Total capacity16.4 million m3

Morwan Dam is located in the village of Morwan in Jawad tehsil, 24 km from Neemuch in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The dam is constructed wholly from stones and clay on the River Gambhir and is mainly used for irrigation and water supply. Boating facilities and a public garden are provided. Access by bus is via the Neemuch-Singoli-Kota Road.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ HolidayIQ.com. "Morwan Dam in Neemuch - Video Reviews, Photos, History - HolidayIQ". M.holidayiq.com. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  2. ^ "Morwan Dam". Industryabout.com.