valvan dam

At a distance of 5 km from Lonavala Railway Station, and 9 km from Karla Caves, Valvan Dam is a gravity dam on Indrayani River at Velvan village near Lonavala in Pune district of Maharashtra. It is one of the places of sightseeing in Lonavala. The height of the dam is 26.36 m while the period is 1,356 m. The quantity content material is 182,000 m3 and gross storage potential is 72,500,000.00 m3.

The dam elements water to the Khopoli electricity station run through Tata Power on the foothills of the Sahyadri Mountains for generating electricity. The water of the dam forms a stunning synthetic reservoir, which is known as as Valvan Lake after it. A lush green lawn is located subsequent to this lake. Surrounded with a scenic panorama, Valvan Dam is a famous night region for locals.