Nizam Sagar Dam

Nizam Sagar Dam is the oldest dam in Telangana, constructed between 1923 and 1931 across the Manjira River by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad. Located approximately 145 kilometers northwest of Hyderabad, this gravity dam serves as a major irrigation project and drinking water source. The reservoir spans between Achampet and Banjapalle villages in Kamareddy district, offering scenic views and boating facilities for visitors.

Visitors can expect to see a large historic gravity dam spanning the Manjira River with a 3-kilometer length. The site offers panoramic views of the reservoir and surrounding landscape, particularly impressive during monsoon season when the dam is full. Visitors can access a road built over the dam, enjoy boating facilities on the reservoir, and explore a scenic park area with seating and viewing points. The atmosphere is tranquil and suitable for photography and picnicking.

Constructed between 1923 and 1931 by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Nizam Sagar Dam is the oldest dam in Telangana. Over 40 villages were relocated for its construction. The dam was visited by notable figures including Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru in the 1940s. It represents an important early 20th-century irrigation engineering project in the region.

Named after the Nizam of Hyderabad, the dam holds significance as a symbol of the region's irrigation heritage and water management history. It continues to serve as a vital source of drinking water for Hyderabad and Secunderabad.