Omkareshwar Dam

Omkareshwar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada River at Omkareshwar in Khandwa District, Madhya Pradesh. Part of the Narmada Valley Development Project, it forms a large reservoir upstream of the sacred Omkar Mandhata river island. The dam is notable for its 520 MW hydroelectric power station, irrigation benefits, and scenic reservoir views near the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple town.

Visitors can expect a large concrete gravity dam across the Narmada River with a wide reservoir, spillway gates, and power house structures. The site offers panoramic views of the reservoir and river valley from designated viewpoints and approach roads. The surroundings are semi-forested with hills and the temple town of Omkareshwar nearby. Access is typically limited to exterior viewing areas; interior dam access is restricted.

Constructed as part of the Narmada Valley Development Project by Narmada Hydroelectric Development Corporation (NHDC), a joint venture of NHPC and Government of Madhya Pradesh. Construction started in early 2000s and the project was commissioned in 2007 with an installed capacity of 520 MW (8 x 65 MW) for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation.

Located on the sacred Narmada River adjacent to Omkareshwar, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. The Narmada is revered in Hindu tradition and the reservoir and dam are situated close to the Omkar-shaped river island (Mandhata) which is a major pilgrimage centre.