Jolaput Reservoir

Jolaput Reservoir is a large reservoir formed by the Jalaput Dam on the Machkund River along the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha border near Munchingiputtu in Alluri Sitharama Raju district. Built as part of the Machkund Hydro-Electric Project, it stores water for hydroelectric generation shared by both states. Surrounded by forested hills of the Eastern Ghats, the reservoir is known for its scenic expanse, calm waters and remote natural setting.

Visitors can expect a vast, calm water body surrounded by forested hills and valleys of the Eastern Ghats. The reservoir offers open views of the water, the dam structure, and the surrounding green landscape. The area is quiet and remote with limited development. Visitors can explore viewpoints along the reservoir banks, observe the dam, take photographs, and enjoy boating where available. The setting is natural and rural with tribal villages nearby.

Jolaput Reservoir was created by the Jalaput Dam constructed in 1955 across the Machkund River as part of the Machkund Hydro-Electric Project, a joint venture between the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The project was developed for hydroelectric power generation and water storage, with power shared between the two states.