HUSSAIN SAGAR LAKE:

• Built during 1562 AD (444 years old) for irrigation and drinking water requirements of the twin cities
• Built by: Hussain Sha Walis
• Basin area: 240 Sq. Km
• Water spread area - 4.7 sq.km. and Shoreline Length - 14 kms
• Capacity - 23.50 million cu. mts
• Full tank level - 513.43 mts
• Average depth: about 5 mtrs
• Five major nalas flow into the lake (Balkapur nala, Banjara nala, Yousufguda nala, Kukatpally nala and Picket nala)
• Two surplus weirs and four sluices are provided to regulate the water flow
• Total inflow during dry season is about 49 mlds
• Total inflow during rainy season is about 245 mld