Maduranthakam Lake
| Maduranthakam Lake | |
|---|---|
| Maduranthakam Aeri | |
  Maduranthakam Lake Location within Tamil Nadu  Maduranthakam Lake Location within India | |
| Location | Maduranthakam, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Coordinates | 12°31′30″N 79°52′30″E / 12.525°N 79.875°E |
| Type | Artificial lake |
| Basin countries | India |
Surface area | 2,400 acres (970 ha) |
| Settlements | Maduranthakam |
Maduranthakam Lake or Maduranthakam Aeri, is a lake spread over 2400 acres in Maduranthakam, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2]
Geography
[edit]Maduranthakam aeri is an artificial lake and is the largest lake in the district of Chengalpattu and second largest lake in the state of Tamil Nadu. This lake with a live storage capacity of 16.08 MCM (million cubic meters) as on 2005 has been mentioned in the Government records as one of the oldest impounded lakes in the country since 1798 [3]
After decades of siltation that reduced its storage capacity by 24%, a major restoration project worth ₹163 crore was undertaken. As of early 2026, the project is nearly complete, with storage capacity increased by 45%—from 694 million cubic feet (mcft) to 1,000 mcft. Modern automated gates have been installed for efficient water management. The Water Resources Department confirmed the lake is on track to be fully functional by February 2026. [4][4]
See also
[edit]Rejuvenation efforts at Madurantakam lake after many decades https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/rejuvenation-efforts-on-at-madurantakam-lake-after-many-decades/article65844111.ece
References
[edit]- ↑ Venkatasubramanian, V. (9 November 2017). "No danger of breach at Madurantakam tank: officials". The Hindu. Chengalpattu: The Hindu. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ↑ Madhurandhakam Lake Wikimapia
- ↑ Central water commission, New Delhi, Compendium of sedimentation of Reservoirs in India (2020), List of Reservoirs in India, Sl.no 290
- ↑ "Madurantakam lake to be fully functional by Feb 2026: Water Resources department". DT Next. 15 October 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
