Salaulim Dam

India / Goa / Sanguem /

The dam is a composite earth-cum-masonry dam of 42.7 metres (140 ft) height with a water spread area of 24 km2 (9.3 sq mi). It was initially planned to provide irrigation to an ultimate potential of 14,326 hectares (35,400 acres) and water supply of 160 million litres per day (MLD) to South Goa. It has a unique Bell-mouth spillway (shown in photo)
Salaulim botanical garden its a tourist place
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Coordinates:   15°12'50"N   74°10'45"E
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