Dholawad Dam

Dholawad Dam is an irrigation dam built across the Mahi River near Dholawad village in Ratlam District, Madhya Pradesh. Located about 25 kilometres from Ratlam city near the Madhya Pradesh-Rajasthan border, it creates a large reservoir used for irrigation, flood control and water supply. The dam and its surrounding reservoir are known for scenic water views, especially during monsoon and winter, and serve as a local picnic and sightseeing spot.

Visitors can expect a large earthen and masonry dam structure across the Mahi River forming a wide reservoir surrounded by open rural landscape and low hills. The site offers views of the water spread, dam wall and spillway, with open areas along the reservoir for sightseeing and photography. The surroundings are quiet and natural, suitable for short walks and picnics, with water levels and scenery most impressive after the monsoon season.

Dholawad Dam was constructed across the Mahi River as a major irrigation and water resource project for Ratlam District. The project was developed to provide irrigation to agricultural lands, support flood moderation and augment drinking water supply in the region.