Jatiluhur Reservoir

Jatiluhur Reservoir, also known as Waduk Ir. H. Juanda, is Indonesia's largest reservoir located in Jatiluhur, Purwakarta Regency, West Java, about 70 km southeast of Jakarta. Formed by damming the Citarum River, it was constructed between 1957 and 1967. The reservoir supplies hydroelectric power, irrigation, flood control and drinking water, while also serving as a major recreational area offering scenic lake views, boating and lakeside tourism facilities.

Visitors can expect a vast artificial lake surrounded by green hills with views of the Jatiluhur Dam wall and hydroelectric facilities. The area includes lakeside promenades, viewing decks, restaurants and boat docks. Visitors can take sightseeing boat rides on the reservoir, enjoy photography of the expansive water and hills, fish, and relax at waterfront eateries. The site is developed for day tourism with islands visible in the lake and recreational facilities along the shore.

Jatiluhur Reservoir was created by the construction of the Jatiluhur Dam (Waduk Ir. H. Juanda) on the Citarum River between 1957 and 1967. It was a major national development project in the early independence period, inaugurated in 1967, and remains Indonesia's largest reservoir. It was designed for hydroelectric power generation, irrigation for large agricultural areas in West Java, flood control and raw water supply for Jakarta and surrounding regions.

The reservoir is a prominent recreational and social gathering place for residents of Purwakarta and West Java, hosting water sports events, fishing activities and lakeside tourism. It is regarded as a symbol of national development and is a well-known domestic tourism destination in West Java.