Upper Kolab Dam & Reservoir (Kendrapara Region)
Koraput, Koraput
About this place
The Upper Kolab Dam project impounds water along the Kolab River, creating a reservoir with recreational potential. The dam area provides opportunities for boat rides, fishing (with permits), and birdwatching, particularly during winter months when migratory birds arrive. The landscape features gentle water surfaces reflecting surrounding greenery, creating scenic photography opportunities.
Water impoundment structure and recreational zone
1989
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