Kaushalya Dam
The Kaushalya Dam (Hindi: कौशल्या बांध) is an earth-fill embankment dam on the Kaushalya river, which is a tributary of Ghaggar-Hakra River (modern remnant of ancient Sarasvati river), in Pinjore of Haryana state, India. It was constructed between 2008 and 2012 with the primary purpose of water supply.
| Kaushalya Dam | |
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Kaushalya Dam | |
Location of Kaushalya Dam in India | |
| Official name | Kaushalya Dam |
| Country | India |
| Location | Pinjore, Haryana |
| Coordinates | 30°46′30″N 76°54′50″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2008 |
| Opening date | 2012 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Embankment, earth-fill |
| Impounds | Kaushalya River |
| Height | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Length | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
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