Supa Dam

Supa Dam is a concrete gravity dam built across the Kali River near Ganeshgudi in Joida Taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. Constructed between 1974 and 1987 as part of the Kali Hydroelectric Project by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited, it is 101 metres high and 332 metres long. The dam creates a large reservoir surrounded by the forested Western Ghats and supports a 100 MW hydroelectric power station.

Visitors can expect a large dam structure across the Kali River with a vast reservoir surrounded by dense forests of the Western Ghats. The site offers panoramic views of the water body, forested hills and the dam wall from designated viewpoints. Access is generally limited to exterior viewing areas. The surroundings are quiet and natural, with opportunities for sightseeing and photography of the reservoir and landscape.

Supa Dam was constructed across the Kali River between 1974 and 1987 by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited as the uppermost dam of the Kali Hydroelectric Project. It was built to generate hydroelectric power and regulate water flow for downstream power stations. The dam is 101 metres high, 332 metres long and impounds a reservoir with gross storage of about 145 TMC, feeding a 100 MW underground powerhouse.