Sonal (or Sonala) Dam

The Sonal (or Sonala) Dam is an earthfill dam on the River Aran (a tributary of the Godavari River) near Mangrulpir in the Washim district of Maharashtra, India, built in 1981 to provide irrigation and drinking water to the surrounding rural areas. The dam is a perennial reservoir used for domestic, agricultural, and pisciculture (fish farming) purposes, with studies on its water quality and biodiversity having been conducted over the years. Key Details Location: Near Mangrulpir in Washim district, Maharashtra, India. River: The dam is built on the Aran River (also known as the Adan River), a tributary of the Godavari. Construction: It is an earthfill dam, completed in 1981. Purpose: The reservoir serves for drinking water, irrigation, and pisciculture. Ownership: The dam is owned by the Government of Maharashtra. Water Quality: Various studies have assessed the dam’s water quality, with findings indicating that the water quality parameters are generally within permissible limits for domestic, agricultural, and fishing uses.