Though the Shirur dam across the river Markandeya was designed primarily for irrigation, it is a popular spot for family outings. Watching water flow through the dam’s gates is a spectacular sight. This water serves a catchment area of 432 sq. km. Check out: Malaprabha Dam, Belagavi Quick Facts About Shirur Dam Built on: River […]
Dams in Karnataka
Dams in Karnataka
Several important rivers and their tributaries have flown through Karnataka. Naturally, the state has built many river dams for serving various purposes including water retention, water supply, flood prevention, generating electricty and navigation.
The major dams of Karnataka are Krishna Raja Sagar Dam, Vani Vilasa Sagara Dam, Tungabhadra Dam, Alamatti Dam, Bhadra Dam, Basava Sagara Dam, Raja Lakhmagowda Dam and Supa Dam. Krishna Raja Sagar Dam is one of the prime tourist attractions of Mysore and it has a lovely ornamental conjoined to it.
Located in Hospet, Bellari district, Tungabhadra Dam helps in producing huge amount of hydroelectric and also contributes in irrigation. Built on the Krishna River, the Alamatti Dam too produces hydroelectric and supplies water for irrigation in the region. This dam is also the main reservoir of the Upper Krishna Project and it has a seven terrace garden attached to it as a popular picnic spot. Read more about dams in Karnataka
Tunga Anicut Dam, Shimoga
Tunga Anicut Dam in Shimoga in Karnataka is a popular picnic spot. Boat rides in the water of the dam is a huge attraction for tourists visiting the dam.
Gajanur Dam, Shimoga
Gajanur Dam in Gajanur in Shimoga is ideal place for a one a trip. Read on to know more about the sightseeing options, how to reach and hotels and resorts nearby Gajanur Dam.
Votehole Dam near Hassan
The Votehole Dam is built across the river Votehole .The dam is in Lakkenahally village near the city of Hassan, Karnataka. Read on to know more about Votehole dam.
Nugu Dam, Heggadadevana Kote, Mysore
Nugu Dam is located in Beerwal village under Heggadadevana Kote or H.D. Kote taluk of Mysore district in Karnataka. Find out more about this dam in Karnataka constructed across the river Nugu.
Maralvadi Dam, Ramanagara
Maralvadi Dam is located near the Kanakapura town in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka. The dam is a small reservoir that is built across the river Arkavathy, a tributary of the river Kaveri.
Kanakanala Dam, Killarhatti
Kanakanala Dam is a small reservoir built across the river Kanakanala, near Raichur in Karnataka. Read on to know more about the dam, sightseeing and accommodation options nearby the dam.
Gandorinala Dam, Gulbarga
Gandorinala Dam is located near the Gulbarga city of Karnataka. This small but useful reservoir is built across the river Gandorinala that flows through the Krishna basin of Karnataka. The reservoir has been extending its services since the year 2002. It is a single-purpose dam built with the sole aim to provide water for the […]
Hemavathy Dam, Gorur
Hemavathy Dam is constructed across the river Hemavathy, an important tributary of the river Kaveri. Read on to know more about the accommodation and sightseeing options near the dam.
Bheemasamudra Dam
Bheemasamudra Dam is constructed across the river Jinigi Halla. The dam derives its name from the name of the village where it is located, Bheemasamudra village. Read on to know nearby sightseeing and accommodation options.
