Kinnerasani Reservoir

Kinnerasani Reservoir is a storage dam built across the Kinnerasani River, a tributary of the Godavari, in Yanamboli village near Palvancha. Constructed in 1966 and inaugurated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, it primarily serves irrigation and supplies water to the Kothagudem Thermal Power Station. The reservoir lies within the Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, surrounded by dense forests and hills, offering scenic views, boating, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Visitors can expect a scenic reservoir setting surrounded by lush forests and hills of the Eastern Ghats. The area features a deer park, boating facilities on the reservoir, and opportunities for wildlife and bird watching within the sanctuary. The dam site offers panoramic views of the water body and forested islands. Monkeys are commonly present around the visitor areas.

The Kinnerasani Dam was constructed in 1966 and inaugurated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at a cost of Rs. 558 lakh. It was built to provide irrigation facilities to approximately 10,000 acres in Palvancha and Burgampadu mandals and to supply water to the Kothagudem Thermal Power Station.