Madamsilli Dam

Madamsilli Dam, also known as Murrum Silli Dam, is a historic irrigation dam located near Silli village in Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh, on the Mahanadi River. Constructed between 1914 and 1923 during the British period, it was the first major dam in Chhattisgarh. The dam creates a large reservoir surrounded by forested hills, serving irrigation and offering scenic views, making it a notable local picnic and sightseeing spot near Dhamtari and Raipur.

Visitors can expect a large earthen dam and reservoir on the Mahanadi River surrounded by forested hills and open countryside. The site offers views of the water spread, dam structure and spillway, with open areas for sightseeing, photography and picnicking. The surroundings are rural and quiet, with seasonal water levels highest after monsoon. Facilities are basic and the experience is primarily nature and landscape focused.

Constructed between 1914 and 1923 during British rule, Madamsilli (Murrum Silli) Dam was the first major irrigation dam in the Chhattisgarh region. Built across the Mahanadi River near Silli village, it was designed to provide irrigation to agricultural lands in Dhamtari and surrounding areas and remains an important early example of water resource engineering in central India.