List of Dams in Karnataka: Dams serve critical functions such as water retention, supply, flood prevention, and navigation. They help in the generation of electricity, with dams producing about 19% of the world’s electricity.
Karnataka, blessed with many rivers and tributaries, hosts a variety of significant dams including the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam, Vani Vilasa Sagara Dam, Tungabhadra Dam, and Alamati Dam.
Major Dams in Karnataka
Tungabhadra Dam is recognized as the largest dam in Karnataka, constructed on the Tungabhadra River in Hospet. Another notable dam, Vani Vilasa Sagara, dates back to pre-independence era and was built across the Vedavathi River, making it the oldest dam in the state.
Below is a comprehensive list of notable dams in Karnataka:
| Dam/Reservoir | River | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Almatti Dam | Krishna | Basavana Bagevadi taluk, Bijapur district |
| Basava Sagara Dam (Narayanpur Dam) | Krishna | Narayanapur, Hunasagi taluk, Yadgir district |
| Raja Lakhamagowda Dam | Ghataprabha | Hidkal, Hukkeri taluk, Belgaum district |
| Renuka Sagara Dam | Malaprabha | Navilutheertha, Saundatti taluk, Belgaum district |
| Vani Vilasa Sagara | Vedavathi | Marikanive, Hiriyur Taluk, Chitradurga district |
| Upper Tunga Dam | Tunga | Gajanur, Shimoga |
| Bhadra Dam | Bhadra | Lakkavalli, Tarikere taluk, Chikmagaluru district |
| Tungabhadra Dam | Tungabhadra | Hospet, Vijayanagara district |
| Hemavathi Reservoir | Hemavathi | Gorur, Hassan district |
| Kabini Reservoir | Kabini | Heggadadevanakote Taluk, Mysore |
| Harangi Reservoir | Harangi | Hudgur, Somawarapete taluk, Kodagu district |
| Krishna Raja Sagara Dam | Kaveri | Mandya |
| Linganamakki Dam | Sharavathi | Linganamakki, Sagara Taluk, Shimoga district |
| Chakra Reservoir | Chakra | Chakra Nagar, Hosanagar Taluk, Shimoga |
| Savehaklu Reservoir | Chakra | Chakra Nagar, Hosanagar Taluk, Shimoga |
| Mani Reservoir | Varahi | Hummadagallu, Hosanagar Taluk, Shimoga |
| Supa Dam | Kali | Ganesha Gudi, Joida Taluk, Uttara Kannada district |
| Kodasalli Dam | Kali | Kodasalli, Joida Taluk, Uttara Kannada district |
| Kadra Dam | Kali | Virje Karwar Taluk, Uttara Kannada district |
| Shanti Sagara | Haridra | Kerebilchi, Channagiri taluk, Davanagere district |
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Read: Karnataka District List 2021 | Karnataka District Map
