Kinnerasani Dam

Kinnerasani Dam is a storage reservoir built across the Kinnerasani River, a tributary of the Godavari River, in Yanambailu village of Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana. Completed in 1966 and inaugurated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the dam serves irrigation and power generation purposes. Located within the Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, it features scenic reservoir views, tree-covered islands, a deer park, and boating facilities.

Visitors can expect to see a scenic reservoir surrounded by dense forests and hills of the Eastern Ghats. The dam site offers views of the vast water body with several tree-covered islands in the middle. A deer park housing over 80 spotted deer is located nearby. Boating facilities are available on the reservoir. The area is part of the Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, providing opportunities for wildlife viewing and nature photography in a lush green environment.

The Kinnerasani Dam was completed in 1966 at a cost of ₹558 lakhs and was inaugurated by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It was constructed on the Kinnerasani River to provide irrigation facilities to approximately 10,000 acres in Palwancha and Burgampadu mandals, and to supply water to the Kothagudem Thermal Power Station for power generation.