The Lingamakki Dam constructed during the British period in India is source of water for Jog falls. It is a source of a major hydro electric power projects in Karnataka. The Gajanur Dam and the Bhadra reservoir are other sights to see here.  

Linganamakki dam

Linganamakki is a dam constructed by the British across the Sharavathi River in the state of Karnataka in southern India. Behind the dam is a large reservoir.

It is located about 6 km from Jog Falls. The dam's height is 1819 feet above sea level. The discharge from the dam can be quite heavy.

When the dam's sluice gates are closed upstream from Jog Falls, it is possible to walk down into the fall's ravine.

It is also the location of the Mahatma Gandhi Hydro-electric Project. Water which is released from this dam flows into the Jog Falls.

The best sight of the Jog Falls is in the monsoon season (June to September) when excess water is released from this dam.

Bhadra Reservoir

This dam lies across Bhadra River at Lakkavalli, a distance of 20 km from Bhadravathi City.

(Backwaters at Bhadra Reservoir. Photo by sunilense)

The whole design of this dam was done by Sir. M. Vishweshwaraiah, the then Chief Engineer of Karnataka State.

The dam mainly serves the purpose of irrigation in and around Bhadravathi and Chikamagalur areas.

Gajanur dam

This dam is built across the river Tunga in a village called Gajanur, 12 km from Shimoga city on the National Highway NH-13 (the road that leads to Thirthahalli).

Also see:

Shimoga Waterfalls

Shimoga Hills and Adventure Spots

Shimoga Dams & Reservoirs

Wildlife tourism in Shimoga

Shimoga temples

or Return to tourist attractions in Shimoga

Other Dam Locations in Karnataka:

The Krishna Raja Sagar Dam in Mysore