Tad Chomphu Reservoir

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Tad Chomphu Reservoir (Thai: อ่างเก็บน้ำตาดชมพู) is an artificial reservoir located within the campus of Chiang Mai University in Mueang Chiang Mai district, Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand. It is situated in front of the Faculty of Law and lies close to the foothills of Doi Suthep and the adjacent Chiang Mai Zoo.

The reservoir was constructed in 2016 as an additional water-storage facility for the university, supplementing the older Ang Kaew Reservoir on campus. During its construction period, CMU also incorporated a program to conserve over 300 large trees around the reservoir site as part of an effort to create a "green lung" for the city of Chiang Mai. The path surrounding the reservoir is approximately 725 meters long, and the total area covers about 25 rai (4 hectares). The reservoir has an estimated storage capacity of 100,000 cubic meters and is supplied by water from the Tad Chomphu stream, which flows down from Doi Suthep. The area is developed for jogging, walking, and relaxing, so it serves both functional and recreational purposes. Its main function is to help manage the university's water supply and stormwater runoff.