Yeleru Reservoir

Yeleru Reservoir is a large artificial reservoir formed by the Yeleru Dam on the Yeleru River near Yeleswaram in Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. Constructed to provide irrigation and drinking water to East Godavari, Visakhapatnam and Kakinada regions, it is surrounded by Eastern Ghats hills and forested landscape. The reservoir is noted for its scenic water spread, tranquil environment and importance as a major water source for industrial and agricultural use.

Visitors can expect a large water spread surrounded by low hills and forested Eastern Ghats terrain. The site offers open viewpoints along the dam and reservoir bund for sightseeing and photography, calm waters reflecting the surrounding landscape, and a quiet rural setting. There are no commercial tourist developments at the reservoir itself; the experience is primarily scenic viewing, nature observation and short walks along accessible embankment areas.

Yeleru Reservoir was created by constructing a dam across the Yeleru River as part of the Yeleru irrigation and water supply project. The project was developed to provide irrigation to East Godavari district and to supply drinking and industrial water to Visakhapatnam city, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and Kakinada region. The reservoir is fed by the Yeleru River originating in the Eastern Ghats and supplemented by the Yeleru Left Main Canal from the Godavari system.