Yagachi Reservoir

Yagachi Reservoir is an artificial reservoir formed by the Yagachi Dam across the Yagachi River near Belur in Hassan district, Karnataka. Located about 3 km from Belur town, it was built in 2001 for irrigation and drinking water supply. Surrounded by hills and backwaters, the reservoir is known for its scenic waters, boating facilities and views of the Western Ghats, and is often visited combined with the nearby Chennakeshava Temple.

Visitors can expect a large open reservoir with calm backwaters surrounded by low hills and agricultural land. The site offers a dam viewpoint, an earthen embankment, and a boating jetty where pedal boats and speed boats operate when water levels permit. There are open areas for sightseeing and photography, with views of the water spread and distant hills. Facilities are basic and the experience is primarily scenic and leisure-oriented.

Yagachi Dam was constructed across the Yagachi River, a tributary of the Hemavati River, and completed in 2001. The dam is about 26 metres high and was built as an irrigation and drinking water supply project for Hassan and Chikkamagaluru districts, serving Belur, Hassan and nearby towns.