Panshet Dam, also called Tanajisagar Dam, is a dam on the Ambi river, a tributary of the Mutha River, about southwest of the city of Pune in western India.The dam was constructed in late 1950s for irrigation and, along with three other dams nearby, Varasgaon, Temghar and Khadakwasla, it supplies drinking water to Pune. History Panshet Dam burst in its first year of storing water on 12 July 1961, when the dam wall burst, because of the total absence of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) strengthening in the conduit through the earthen dam. Plain unreinforced concrete blocks were used instead due to a shortage of steel. causing massive flooding in Pune. An estimated 1,000 people died from the resulting flood. Location It is about from Pune and about from Mumbai. Specifications The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is while the length is . The volume content is and gross storage capacity is . Purpose Irrigation Water supply Attraction Panshet Lake Panshet is one of the famous picnic spots of Pune and attracts many visitors from Mumbai. The lake is made because of the backwater from the Panshet Dam; from the dam, tourists can see the Sahyadri mountains. Panshet Water Park Panshet Water Park is a water sports center. You can enjoy boat rides, banana boat rides, kayaking, windsurfing, etc. The water park operates 7 days of the week, 10 AM to 6 PM. Panshet Dam Camping Outdoor Camping is taking off in India. Panshet Dam Camping has become the primary reason for people to visit from Pune and Mumbai. See also List of dams and reservoirs in Maharashtra List of dams and reservoirs in India References Dams in Pune district 1972 establishments in Maharashtra Dams completed in 1972 20th-century architecture in India de:Panshet und Khadakwasla