Barna Dam
| Barna Dam | |
|---|---|
Barna Dam Location of Barna Dam in India | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Bari tehsil in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 23°03′04.91″N 078°03′45.13″E / 23.0513639°N 78.0625361°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1978 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Gravity |
| Impounds | Barna River |
| Height | 47.7 m (156 ft) |
| Length | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
| Elevation at crest | 352.7 m (1,157 ft) |
| Width (crest) | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 539,000,000 m3 (437,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Active capacity | 455,800,000 m3 (369,500 acre⋅ft) |
| Catchment area | 1,176 km2 (454 mi2) |
The Barna Dam is a gravity dam on the Barna River in Badi tehsil Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Barna river is a major tributary of the Narmada River. It is about 100 km (62 mi) east of Bhopal. The dam was constructed by Madhya Pradesh Water Resource Department. The primary purpose of the dam is irrigation and it was completed in 18.oct.1978.