Kolkewadi Dam

It is located in Kolkiwadi, about 3.0 km (1.9 miles) near the village of Alore, near Chiplun.

It contributes in the 3rd stage of power generation of the Koyna Hydroelectric Project.

The electricity is generated in the underground power station located at the base of the dam.

The total installed generating capacity of the 3rd stage of the project is 320 MW.

The project is run by the Maharashtra State Electricity Board, also known as the MSEB.

The dam up close