The Krishna Raja Sagara Dam (KRS Dam) was built across the river Kaveri, the life-giving river for the Mysore and Mandya districts, in 1924. Apart from being the main source of water for irrigation in the most fertile Mysore and Mandya, the reservoir is the main source of drinking water for all of Mysore city and almost the whole of Bangalore city, the capital of the state of Karnataka.
The water released from this dam is further used as an important source of water in the state of Tamil Nadu, which has its own Mettur dam in the Salem district.
The dam is named for the then ruler of the Mysore Kingdom, Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. The Chief Engineer, Sir M. Vishveswaraya engineered the construction of the dam during the Wadeyar king’s regime in 1932.
Quick Facts About Krishna Raja Sagara Dam
| Built on | River Kaveri |
| Type | Gravity dam of size stone masonry |
| Length | 8597 ft |
| Height | 130.80 ft. above River Bed Level |
| Length of spillway | There is no overflow spillway. Floods are disposed off through gates |
| Number of gates | 18 |
| Filling period | From June to September |
| Depletion period | From October to May |
KRS dam is a popular tourist attraction
The KRS dam has an ornamental garden called Brindavan Gardens attached to it. It is visited by around two million tourists every year.
Tourist Attractions
The other places to visit near Brindavan Gardens and KRS dam in Mysore are:
- Mysore Palace, a must visit when you are in Mysore.
- Regional Museum of National history
- Rail Museum
- Chamundi Hills
- Mysore Zoo
- Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
- GRS Fantasy park
- Somnathpur Temples
- St. Philomena’s Church
Resorts and Hotels near KRS Dam
This gorgeous place has plenty of resorts and hotels around. From amazing luxury hotels and resorts to budget hotels or lodges, everything is available here for people. So, for people who want a lavish holiday or want something more affordable both can benefit from the information below.
Contact details of some of the resorts are listed below:
Royal Orchid Hotels, Brindavan Gardens
Brindavan Garden,
Krishna Raja Sagar,
Mandya District,
Mysore – 571607
Phone: +91 99 4581 5566, 99 0200 0153
Website: www.royalorchidhotels.com
Fortune JP Palace Hotel
Abba Rd,
Mysore,
Karnataka 570007
Phone: +91 0821 398 8444
Website: www.fortunehotels.in
Kings Kourt
1294/B,
Jhansi Rani Lakshmibai Road,
Shivarampet
Mysore 570005
Phone: +91 0821 242 1142
Website: https://www.kingskourthotel.in/
Silent Shores Resort and Spa
85-87,
BEML,
KRS Road, Hootagalli,
Off Hunsur Road,
Mysore 570018
Phone: +91 0821 240 2930
Website: www.silentshoresresort.com