Completed in 1978, the dam is meant for irrigation, power generation and flood control.

[2][3] Politician Vasant Parikh was the chief supporter of Dharoi dam and was instrumental in campaign for it.

He met then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in Bombay (now Mumbai) and New Delhi.

The dam was approved and the foundation stone laid by Indira Gandhi in 1971.

[8] The planned command area was 61,085 hectares (150,940 acres; 235.85 sq mi).