About Jayakwadi Dam Nath Sagar Reservoir
Jayakwadi Dam is a large earthen dam on the Godavari River at Paithan in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It creates the Nath Sagar Reservoir, which spans approximately 350 square kilometers and serves as a critical irrigation and drinking water source for the Marathwada region. The site includes the Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary and Dnyaneshwar Udyan garden, making it significant for both water resource management and biodiversity conservation.
Visitors guide
Visitors can view the extensive earthen dam structure with its 27 gates and the vast Nath Sagar reservoir backwaters. The site offers opportunities for birdwatching at the adjacent sanctuary, where migratory species like flamingos and cranes are seasonally present. Boating is available on the reservoir, providing views of the surrounding landscape and islands. The nearby Dnyaneshwar Udyan garden features landscaped areas along the lake banks.
Key highlights
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One of the largest earthen dams in Asia with a length of approximately 10 km
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Creates Nath Sagar Reservoir spanning 350 sq km fed by Godavari and Pravara rivers
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Adjacent Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary hosts over 200 bird species including 70+ migratory types
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Dnyaneshwar Udyan garden spread over 125 hectares on the reservoir banks