Shirur Dam — Local services in Karnataka

Though the Shirur dam across the river Markandeya was designed primarily for irrigation, it is a popular spot for family outings. Watching water flow through the dam’s gates is a spectacular sight. This water serves a catchment area of 432 sq. km. Built on: River Markandeya

Type: Concrete Gravity Dam

Length: 1356 meters

Height: 39.1 meters

Full Reservoir Level (FRL): 704 meters

Maximum Water Level: 704 meters

Minimum Draw Down Level (MDDL): 690.55 meters

Gross storage capacity: 3.696 TMC

Purpose: Irrigation

Address: Shirur Dam, Basapur, Pachhapur, Belgaum – 591122.

The Beauty Of The Shirur Dam

Set against the Western Ghats, the dam is impressive at first sight. It has 7 radial crest gates and three canal outlets. Lush greenery abounds on both sides of the reservoir.

During the monsoons, when the water level rises, the gates are opened to make the sight even more...

Amazing dam with a beautiful view.Very clean surroundings.It has total gates which opens when there is over storage of water.Situated at Basapur.It is must visit when in Karnataka.The water flowing from here later flow in the form of godchimalki waterfalls,thats is also very beautiful and...

This is not correct address. Please don't use this link. This takes to actual reservoir behind dam. Name should change to Dam Backwater...