Tulshi Dam
| Tulshi dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Tulshi dam in India Mumbai | |
| Official name | Tulshi dam D04951 |
| Location | Mumbai |
| Coordinates | 19°11′19″N 72°55′07″E / 19.1885788°N 72.9186201°ECoordinates: 19°11′19″N 72°55′07″E / 19.1885788°N 72.9186201°E |
| Opening date | 1879[1] |
| Owner(s) | Government of Maharashtra, India |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam |
Earthfill Gravity |
| Impounds | Tulshi river |
| Height | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Length | 186 m (610 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 10,273 km3 (2,465 cu mi) |
| Surface area | 1,350 km2 (520 sq mi) |
Tulshi dam, is an earthfill and gravity dam on Tulshi river in Mumbai near Mulund in the state of Maharashtra in India.
Specifications
The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 26 m (85 ft) while the length is 186 m (610 ft). The gross storage capacity is 10,429.00 km3 (2,502.05 cu mi).[2]
Purpose
- Drinking water
- Water supply
See also
References
- ↑ "Tulshi D04951". Retrieved March 26, 2013.
- ↑ Specifications of large dams in India
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