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News: Dimna Lake, Jamshedpur was among 25 lakes across the country after which spectator galleries were named during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort.

About Dimna Lake

Dimna Lake
Source: Research Gate
  • Location: It is located at the foothills of the Dalma Hills, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
  • Area: It is a man-made reservoir covering an area of approximately 27 sq.km.
    • It has been surrounded by forests and natural catchment areas.
  • The lake is situated near the Dalma Wild life Sanctuary.
  • It was created by damming the Subarnarekha River.
  • Constructed by: It was constructed under the Dimna Nala Water Supply Scheme by Tata Steel.
    • The work on the project began in 1940 and was completed in 1944.
  • Storage capacity: It was built with a storage capacity of around 7,500 million gallons to meet the future water needs of a rapidly expanding industrial city. 
  • It serves as an important ecological asset while attracting thousands of visitors, nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.
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