Morbe Dam

The Morbe Dam is an earthfill and gravity dam on the Dhavari River near Khalapur, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India. Primarily constructed for irrigation purposes, it also provides drinking water to Navi Mumbai. The dam's reservoir, known as the Morbe Reservoir, is a significant source of water for the region. The dam plays a crucial role in supporting agriculture and urban water needs within the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) area. Construction of the dam was completed in [add year of completion, if known - otherwise, "the late 20th century" can be used as a placeholder]. The height of the dam is approximately [insert height, if known - otherwise, use "55 meters" as a placeholder] and it has a storage capacity of approximately [insert storage capacity, if known - otherwise, use "190 million cubic meters" as a placeholder]. Its location within the Western Ghats contributes to its importance in water resource management for the region.