| Koyna Dam Facts | |
|---|---|
| Dam Name | Koyna Dam |
| State Name | Maharashtra |
| Type of dam | Rubble-concrete dam |
| Operated by | Maharashtra State Electricity Board |
| Nearest Town | Koynanagar |
| Impounds | Koyna River |
| District Name | Satara |
| Surface Area | 891.78 km2 |
| Lat / Long | 17.401690, 73.752187 |
| Total Storage Capacity | 2,797,400,000 m3 |
| Purpose | Irrigation, Hydroelectric Power Generation and Flood Control |
| Construction began | In 1956 |
| Opening date | In 1964 |
| Height | 103 meters |
| Length | 807 meters |
| Power Generation Capacity | 1,960 MW |
| Spillway Gates | 6 |
| Type of Spillway Gates | Radial |
| Creates | Shivajisagar Lake |
| Project | Koyna Hydro-electric Project |
Last Updated on : October 14, 2025
