Hemavathi Dam

Hemavathi Dam

Hemavathi Dam is popular enough among the Sakleshpur tourist places. This earthen dam is located at a distance of 27 kilometres from Hassan district in Karnataka. It is also known as Gorur Dam. Hemavathi Dam was constructed across the river Hemavathy, which is an important affluent of the river Kaveri. This dam is situated in Gorur, which is near the city of Hassan in Karnataka. The Hemavathi dam was constructed for serving multiple purposes as to provide drinking water supply and for irrigation purpose in the nearby villages. This vast reservoir covers a catchment area of 2,810 square kilometres. The length of this dam is 4,692 meters, and the height is 58.5 meters. There are six massive radial spillway gates in the Hemavathi Dam.

Which river flows in Sakleshpur-

The Hemavathi River is the tributary of river Kaveri and flows through Sakleshpur, on which the Hemavathi Dam was constructed. 

Who constructed Hemavathi dam-

The Hemavathi Dam is popular among the Sakleshpur places to see. The construction of Hemavathi Dam was completed in the year 1979. This earthen dam was constructed by the French Missionaries.

Hemavathi dam present water level (2020)

Hemavathi Dam that is located in the Hassan district has the water level of 35.76 TMC presently, that was 11.85 TMC in the last year. 

The visitors will experience a beautiful sight at Hemavathi Dam, as this is one of the best places to visit in Sakleshpur. Mainly, the rainy season is preferable to visit Hemavathi Dam as the spillway gates will be opened in monsoon for releasing the flooding water that flows out like foam. There is a green lawn situated right next to the dam. This green lawn increases the elegance of the atmosphere and the location. The local people often visit the garden in the early morning as in early morning this green lawn appears highly candid, beautiful, and inspiring. 

There are two temples near the dam named Sri Yoganarashimha and Sri Paravasudeva. These two temples are famous as a tourist destination. Besides the temples, tourists also can visit Shettihalli Church, that is located nearby of the dam and was constructed 450 years ago. Between October and March, is the best time for visiting Hemavathi Dam. Hemavathi Dam provides an excellent view to the visitors and a mandatory place among Sakleshpur places to visit. This view gets more attractive when the dam authority opens the gate, and the water flows down appealingly. So, must include this place in your Sakleshpur tour package.