Tuirial Dam and Reservoir

Tuirial Dam and Reservoir is a hydroelectric dam on the Tuirial River in Kolasib District, Mizoram, about 45 km north of Aizawl. Built as the 60 MW Tuirial Hydro Electric Project, it forms a large reservoir surrounded by forested hills. Commissioned in 2017, it is Mizoram's first major hydropower project. The site is noted for scenic water views, tranquil surroundings and as a picnic and sightseeing spot for visitors from Aizawl and Kolasib.

Visitors can expect a large reservoir formed by an earth-fill dam on the Tuirial River, surrounded by green hills and forested slopes. The site offers open water views, dam structure viewpoints, and quiet shoreline areas suitable for sightseeing and photography. Access is via approach roads with designated viewing areas. The environment is tranquil and rural, with limited commercial development, primarily visited for scenic views, picnics and nature observation.

The Tuirial Hydro Electric Project is Mizoram's first major hydroelectric project with an installed capacity of 60 MW (2 x 30 MW). Construction began in 1998 and was executed by NEEPCO. After delays, the project was commissioned in 2017 and inaugurated on 16 December 2017. The earth-fill dam is 97 metres high and provides power generation and flood moderation on the Tuirial River.