Abstract            Volume:11  Issue-5  Year-2023         Original Research Articles

Online ISSN : 2347 - 3215 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcret@gmail.com

A qualitative evaluation of farm ponds was conducted in the Mangalwedha watershed, Solapur district, during the year 2020–21. The study involved the assessment of 24 farm ponds to understand the changes in their physical dimensions and the impact of silt deposition. Measurements of the ponds were recorded both pre- and post-monsoon, and the amount of silt accumulated in each pond was estimated. The investigation revealed that while the top and bottom widths and lengths of the ponds remained largely unchanged, a significant reduction in depth occurred due to silt deposition. The outlet structures showed altered dimensions—particularly width and depth—caused by heavy outflows, while the inlet sections were affected by high-velocity inflows and unstable soil conditions. Overall, silt accumulation led to a decrease in both depth and water-holding capacity of the farm ponds, highlighting the need for regular maintenance and desilting practices.

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