Girna Dam is a large earthfill and gravity dam built on the Girna River near Malegaon in Maharashtra. Completed in 1969, it plays a major role in providing irrigation water and supporting agriculture in the dry regions of north Maharashtra. It also serves as a key freshwater source for nearby towns and villages.

Key facts

• River: Girna River

• Location: Near Malegaon, Nashik district, Maharashtra

• Type: Earthfill and gravity dam

• Completion: 1969

• Primary purpose: Irrigation and water supply