Waterfalls & Lakes
Omkareshwar Dam
Dam in Madhya Pradesh, India
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About
The Omkareshwar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada River just upstream of Mandhata in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is named after the Omkareshwar temple located just downstream. The dam was constructed between 2003 and 2007 with the purpose of providing water for irrigation of 132,500 ha. An associated hydroelectric power station located at the base of the dam has an installed capacity of 520 MW.
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Things to do here
- Visit after the monsoon for the fullest flow
- Stay behind barriers; rocks are slippery
- Ask about boating where it is allowed
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Location
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