Tulshi Dam

Tulshi dam, is an earthfill and gravity dam on Tulshi river in Mumbai near Mulund in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Tulshi dam
Location of Tulshi dam in Mumbai
Official nameTulshi dam D04951
LocationMumbai
Coordinates19.1885788°N 72.9186201°E / 19.1885788; 72.9186201
Opening date1879[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
Gravity
ImpoundsTulshi river
Height26 m (85 ft)
Length186 m (610 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity10,273 km3 (2,465 cu mi)
Surface area1,350 km2 (520 sq mi)

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

  • Dams in Maharashtra
  • List of reservoirs and dams in India

References

  1. "Tulshi D04951". Archived from the original on 12 April 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  2. Specifications of large dams in India Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
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