About Serlui B Lake and Dam
Serlui B Lake and Dam is an artificial reservoir and dam on the Serlui River near Builum village in Kolasib District, Mizoram. Created by the Serlui B Hydro Electric Project, it is the second largest dam in Mizoram. The 53-metre high dam forms a large lake surrounded by forested hills, developed as a scenic tourist spot for boating, sightseeing and picnics, located about 60 km from Kolasib town.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large reservoir lake formed by the dam surrounded by green hills and forested landscape. The site offers views of the dam structure, the expansive water body, and a relatively quiet natural setting. Areas for sightseeing, photography and boating are available near the lake. Facilities are basic and the surroundings are rural, with limited commercial development.
Key highlights
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Second largest dam in Mizoram with 53-metre high embankment
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Large artificial reservoir lake on the Serlui River
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Scenic forested hills surrounding the water body
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Boating facility on the lake
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Viewpoint for dam and reservoir photography
History of Serlui B Lake and Dam
Serlui B Dam was constructed as part of the Serlui B Hydro Electric Project (12 MW) on the Serlui River, a tributary of the Tuivawl River. The project was developed for hydroelectric power generation and is noted as the second largest dam in Mizoram after Serlui A. The dam is an earthfill and gravity type structure completed in the late 2000s.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Lengpui Airport near Aizawl; onward journey by road to Kolasib and Builum |
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| By train | Nearest railhead is at Bairabi, connected to Silchar; onward journey by road to Kolasib and Builum |