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Tulshi dam
Tulshi Dam is located in Mumbai
Tulshi Dam
Location of Tulshi dam in Mumbai
Official nameTulshi dam D04951
LocationMumbai
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)

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

  1. ^ "Tulshi D04951". Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  2. ^ Specifications of large dams in India