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A reservoir at the confluence of the Arkavati and Kumudavati rivers. It is used by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) to supply water to the city. It is also a popular recreation spot in summer.
Thippagondanahalli Reservoir, also known as T G Halli Dam or Chamarajasagara, is located at the confluence of the Arkavathy and Kumudavathi rivers, 35 kilometres (22 mi) west of Bangalore, India. It is used by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board as a major source of drinking water for western Bangalore. The lake is a man-made reservoir, created by the building of a dam which was inaugurated in 1933. M. Visvesvaraya supervised the construction work.
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A reservoir across the Arkavati River, and a trekking destination. Kayaking is also conducted here. However, the reservoir bed is a death trap with sudden fault-lines, large boulders as well as deep slush. It is very dangerous to get into the waters in this reservoir even for a good swimmer.