Mir Alam Tank

Mir Alam Tank
Location of Mir Alam tank within Hyderabad, Telangana
Location of Mir Alam tank within Hyderabad, Telangana
Mir Alam Tank
Location of Mir Alam tank within Hyderabad, Telangana
Location of Mir Alam tank within Hyderabad, Telangana
Mir Alam Tank
Location of Mir Alam tank within Hyderabad, Telangana
Location of Mir Alam tank within Hyderabad, Telangana
Mir Alam Tank
LocationHyderabad, Telangana
Coordinates17°21′N 78°26′E / 17.350°N 78.433°E / 17.350; 78.433
TypeReservoir
Primary inflowsMusi
Primary outflowsMusi
Catchment area5.9 km2 (2.3 sq mi) [1]
Basin countriesIndia
BuiltJune 8, 1806; 218 years ago (1806-06-08)[2]
Max. length1.298 km (0.807 mi)
Surface area464 acres (188 ha)[1]
Max. depth15 m (49 ft; 8.2 fathoms)[1]
Water volume270×10^6 cu ft (10×10^6 m3)[1]
Surface elevation511.8 m (1,679 ft)[1]
SettlementsHyderabad

Mir Alam Tank is a reservoir in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is located to the south of Musi river. It was the primary source of drinking water to Hyderabad before Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar were built.

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