Monsoon has already spread its feathers in full swing and it can be visible if you visit a dam. I recently went to a few dams near Belagavi and found the water level has increased significantly and it looks extremely beautiful that can’t be expressed in words.
Tousirst usually searches for the places to visit near Belagavi and they miss dams. I know it’s just a dam that is available in most cities but Belagavi is different, it is blessed with nature and you need to visit it to understand why I’m saying this.
I recently visited 8 dams near Belagavi that you can also visit especially during the monsoon. If you are local and tired of going to waterfalls and temples, you can visit dams this time you won’t feel regretful.
8 Dams in Belagavi To Visit
For your ease, we have compiled a list of 8 dams that are worth visiting. We have tried our best to visit these dams personally to actually experience them and then list them. The views are picturesque.
All these dams are within 100 km of Belagavi and are easily accessible through roads.
Hidkal Dam (Raja Lakhamagouda Dam)
Location
Near Hidkal village, Belagavi district
Distance from Belagavi
58 km
River
Ghataprabha River
Capacity
51.16 TMC (Thousand Million Cubic feet)
Purpose
Irrigation, drinking water
Other Info
Also known as Raja Lakhamagouda Dam
Malaprabha Dam (Renuka Sagara)
Location
Near Saundatti, Belagavi district
Distance from Belagavi
80 km
River
Malaprabha River
Capacity
37.73 TMC
Purpose
Irrigation, drinking water
Other Info
Also known as Renuka Sagara
Markandeya Dam
Location
Near Kakati, Belagavi district
Distance from Belagavi
18 km
River
Markandeya River
Capacity
1.41 TMC
Purpose
Irrigation, drinking water
Other Info
Provides water to nearby agricultural lands
Rakaskop Reservoir
Location
Near Belagavi city
Distance from Belagavi
16 km
River
N/A
Capacity
0.25 TMC
Purpose
Drinking water for Belagavi city
Other Info
Key water source for the city
Naviluteertha Dam (Renuka Sagar)
Location
Near Savadatti, Belagavi district
Distance from Belagavi
84 km
River
Malaprabha River
Capacity
37.73 TMC
Purpose
Irrigation, water supply
Other Info
Also known as Renuka Sagara
Salmal Sagar Dam
Location
Near Khanapur, Belagavi district
Distance from Belagavi
25 km
River
N/A
Capacity
1.34 TMC
Purpose
Irrigation, drinking water
Other Info
Supports local agriculture
Dhupdal Weir
Location
Near Narsingpur, Belagavi district
Distance from Belagavi
70 km
River
Ghataprabha River
Capacity
N/A
Purpose
Irrigation, water management
Other Info
Weir structure for controlling water flow
Chikkakere Dam
Location
Near Chikkodi, Belagavi district
Distance from Belagavi
87 km
River
N/A
Capacity
N/A
Purpose
Irrigation
Other Info
Supports local agricultural activities
To Wrap Up
This was the complete list of 8 dams in Belagavi to visit. 8 dams near a small city is a big thing but it is because the Belagavi district is surrounded by rivers like Doodhganga, Vedaganga, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, Hiranyakeshi, and Markandeya which is the reason why dams are necessary in Belagavi.
