Mula Dam

Mula Dam, also known as Dnyaneshwar Sagar, is an earthfill and gravity dam on the Mula River near Rahuri in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. Completed in 1972, it is the largest dam in the district and serves primarily for irrigation and drinking water supply to Ahmednagar city. The reservoir spans a significant area and has become a local recreational spot for picnics and nature visits due to its scenic surroundings and greenery.

Visitors can expect a large artificial reservoir surrounded by greenery and open spaces suitable for picnics and leisurely strolls along the banks. The site offers views of the expansive water body and the dam structure itself. Access to certain areas may require prior permission, though public tracks are available. Facilities are limited, so visitors should be self-sufficient. The area is generally less crowded and provides a peaceful environment, particularly in the evenings and winter months.

Commissioned in 1972, Mula Dam was constructed as a major irrigation project in Western Maharashtra to address water scarcity in the central eastern region of Ahmednagar district and to provide a perennial drinking water supply to Ahmednagar city via pipeline.

The reservoir is named Dnyaneshwar Sagar in honor of the 13th-century Marathi saint and poet Sant Dnyaneshwar, reflecting regional cultural reverence.