Govind Sagar Dam

Govind Sagar Dam, also known as Shahzad Dam, is a dam and reservoir on the Shahzad River near Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh, India. Built for irrigation and water storage, it forms a large reservoir surrounded by low hills and agricultural land. The site is noted for its scenic water expanse, calm surroundings and views of the reservoir. It serves as a local picnic and sightseeing spot for visitors from Lalitpur and nearby districts.

Visitors can expect a large reservoir formed by the dam on the Shahzad River with open water views, earthen dam embankment and surrounding scrub and farmland. The area offers open viewpoints over the water, spots for photography and picnicking along the reservoir edge, and a quiet rural setting. Access is via approach roads from Lalitpur town with informal parking areas near the dam.

Govind Sagar Dam, also referred to as Shahzad Dam, was constructed across the Shahzad River in Lalitpur district to provide irrigation, water storage and flood moderation for the Bundelkhand region. The dam creates the Govind Sagar reservoir which supports agriculture in surrounding areas and is part of the water resource infrastructure developed in Uttar Pradesh in the post-independence period.