Yeldari Dam Reservoir

Yeldari Dam Reservoir is an earthfill dam on the Purna River near Yeldari in Jintur taluka of Parbhani district, Maharashtra. Completed in 1968, it is the second largest dam in the Marathwada region by storage capacity. The reservoir serves irrigation and hydroelectric power generation purposes with a 22.5 MW capacity. It has been developed as a tourist attraction featuring scenic surroundings and a garden area for visitors.

Visitors can expect views of a large reservoir surrounded by greenery, particularly during and after the monsoon season when water levels are high. A maintained garden area provides space for picnics and relaxation. Local food stalls serving fish fry are available near the site. Water flow over the dam spillway is typically visible only during the monsoon months, while post-monsoon visits offer full reservoir views.

Yeldari Dam was constructed between 1958 and 1968 under the observation of Yashwantrao Chavan. Originally built as a small hydel power station, it was later renovated and expanded into a major reservoir serving irrigation and power generation needs in the Marathwada region.