Arkavathi Dam is built across the river Arkavathi, a tributary of the river Kaveri. Located near the Kanakapura town in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka, the dam helps in the irrigation of the nearby areas. The dam is a recent structure, built in the year 2004.



The reservoir has a length of 720 meters. The height of the dam rises to a height of 29.685 meters above the foundation. There are 8 radial spillway gates in the dam, each having a size of 9.14 m x 13.72 m. With a gross storage capacity of 44.94 mcm the dam acts as an important reservoir of water in the area.


QUICK FACTS

 Built on River Arkavathy

 Type Earthen + Gravity Dam

 Length 720 meters

 Height 29.685 meters above its deepest foundation

Full Reservoir Level (FRL) 605.03 meters

Minimum Draw Down Level (MDDL) 595.58 meters

Gross storage capacity 44.94 mcm

Live storage capacity 40.493 mcm

Purpose Irrigation

Number of Spillway gates 8

Size of spillway gates 9. 14 m  x 13.72 m

Type of Spillway gates Radial

Projects Irrigation Project

Arkavathy Dam: Nearby tourist attractions

Arkavathy Dam is surrounded by natural beauty. The calm and soothing atmosphere and the wonderful view of the dam offers visitors a wonderful spot to spend some relaxing moments. During monsoons the view of the dam becomes exceptionally beautiful.


Arkavathy Dam has several tourist attractions in its vicinity. Visitors can treat themselves to wonderful man-made structures and natural views while on a trip to visit the dam. A few of the many tourist attractions of the Kanakapura town is listed below.



Chunchi Waterfalls: 


Bilikal Ranganatha Swamy Betta: Bilikal Ranganatha Swamy Betta is a lovely hill with the famous temple of Lord Ranganatha Swamy standing atop it. The peak of the hill is about 3780 feet high.


Kabbalamma Temple: 

Sangam: