Tuirial Dam

Turial Dam
River diversion tunnels
Location of Turial Dam in India
Country	India
Location	Tuirial
Coordinates	24°21′23.41″N 92°53′09.69″E / 24.3565028°N 92.8860250°E / 24.3565028; 92.8860250Coordinates: 24°21′23.41″N 92°53′09.69″E / 24.3565028°N 92.8860250°E / 24.3565028; 92.8860250
Construction began	1998
Opening date	2016 (est.)
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Embankment, earth-fill
Impounds	Tuirial River
Height	74 m (243 ft)
Length	700 m (2,297 ft)
Reservoir
Catchment area	1860 km
Power station
Commission date	2016-2017 (est.)
Turbines	2 x 30 MW Francis-type
Installed capacity	60 MW

Tuirial dam is an earthfill and gravity dam, currently under construction on the Tuirial River^[1] near Kolasib in the state of Mizoram in India. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power production and the first generator is expected to be operational in 2016, the second in 2017.^[2]

History

River diversion tunnels

Construction of 60 MW hydroelectric power station began in 1998 by NEEPCO but was halted in 2004 by the Tuirial Crop Compensation Claimant Association of which the Mizo National Front then Chief Minister Pu Zoramthanga's relatives figured among nine people named in Central Bureau of Investigation charge sheet.^[3] When Pu Lalthanhawla, who had started the project came back in power, he took initiatives to restart the project. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the 60 MW Tuirial Hydro Electric Project (THEP) project costing Rs 913 crore in 2010.^[4] Due to road conditions and unavailability of aggregate, the project is expected to be complete in 2017.^[5]

References

↑ V C Bhowmik, T S K Singh,. "Design of Tuirial Dam". CIST, Penn State University. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
↑ "Status of Hydro Electric Projects under Execution for 12th Plan & beyond" (PDF). Central Electric Authority - India. 31 March 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
↑ "Mizoram Tuirial Project Scam, CBI Names Nine People". The Northeast Times. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
↑ "Revised Cost Estimates of Tuirial Hydro Electric Project (60 MW) in Mizoram-Restarting of project works by NEEPCO". Press Information Bureau Government of India. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
↑ Chhangte, Lalramliana. "CHIEF MINISTER-IN TUIRIAL HYDEL PROJECT THAWH MEK A TLAWH". Retrieved 12 October 2013.

Hydrography of Mizoram

Rivers of Mizoram	Barak Chhimtpui De Kaladan Karnaphuli Kau Khawthlangtuipui Langkaih Mengpui Phairuang Serlui Sonai Surma-Meghna River System Teirei Thega Tlawng Tuichawng Tuirial Tuirini Tuivawl Tut

Lakes	Tam Dil Palak Dil

Waterfalls	Vantawng

Dams	Bairabi Serlui B Tlawng Tuirial

Related topics	Kaladan Multi-modal Transit Transport Project

Hydrography of surrounding areas	Mizoram Nepal Sikkim Bhutan North-east India

State of Mizoram

Capital: Aizawl

State symbols	Animal: serow Bird: Hume's pheasant Flower: Vanda Tree: Mesua ferrea

Government	Governors Chief Ministers Legislative Assembly Raj Bhavan High Court Police

Topics	History Geography Highest point Music Politics Assembly election results Economy People Language Literature

Districts	Aizawl Champhai Kolasib Lawngtlai Lunglei Mamit Saiha Serchhip

Urban Areas	Aizawl Bairabi Biate Champhai Darlawn Hnahthial Kolasib Khawhai Khawzawl Lawngtlai Lengpui Lunglei Mamit North Kawnpui North Vanlaiphai Saiha Sairang Saitual Serchhip Thenzawl Tlabung Vairengte Zawlnuam

Infrastructure	Lengpui Airport Kaladan Multi-modal Transit Transport Project Tuirial Dam Serlui B Dam Bairabi Sairang Railway

Education	Mizoram University National Institute of Technology Mizoram Colleges Schools

Tourism	Reiek Vantawng Falls Palak Dil Hmuifang Solomon's Temple, Aizawl Tam Dil

Protected areas	Murlen National Park Phawngpui National Park Dampa Tiger Reserve

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