Upper Kolab Dam
Koraput, Koraput
About this place
Upper Kolab Dam represents Koraput's major water recreation hub, constructed across Kolab River with impressive dimensions (646m length, 55m height). The reservoir creates scenic vistas of surrounding Eastern Ghats mountains, green valleys, and water reflections. Well-maintained flowering park with landscaping provides shaded seating, walking paths, and family-friendly facilities.
Kolab River reservoir; 646m length, 55m height; 150+ bird species; flowering park; beautification project completed Feb 2026
1983 (completed) · Concrete gravity dam
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