Latif Shah Dam

Latif Shah Dam is an irrigation dam and reservoir located near Chakia town in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, built across the Karamnasa River. Surrounded by forested hills, agricultural land and scrub forest, it serves irrigation and water storage needs for the surrounding region. The dam and its reservoir are noted for scenic water views, calm surroundings and proximity to the Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary, making it a quiet stop for sightseeing and nature observation.

Visitors can expect a large earthen dam structure with a reservoir, open water views and surrounding forested and rural landscape. The area offers open embankments and viewpoints for sightseeing and photography, with calm water and seasonal greenery. Facilities are basic and the setting is quiet and natural, often visited as part of a trip to nearby waterfalls and wildlife areas around Chakia.

Latif Shah Dam was constructed across the Karamnasa River to provide irrigation and water storage for the Chakia region of Chandauli district. It supports agricultural water supply and is part of the local water management infrastructure in southeastern Uttar Pradesh.