Reservoirs in India with Associated States and Rivers

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India is home to a large number of reservoirs, which are constructed for various purposes such as irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and water supply. Each state in India has a number of reservoirs, and in this article, we will list all the major reservoirs in each state. Note: This topic is repeated in UPSC prelims exam.

Andhra Pradesh:

• Nagarjuna Sagar Reservoir: Krishna River
• Srisailam Reservoir: Krishna River
• Somasila Reservoir: Penna River
• Pulichintala Reservoir: Krishna River
• Tungabhadra Reservoir: Tungabhadra River
• Kandaleru Reservoir: Kandaleru River
• Gandikota Reservoir: Penna River
• Yeleru Reservoir: Yeleru River
• Penna Ahobilam Balancing Reservoir: Penna River
• Jurala Reservoir: Krishna River
• Dowleswaram Barrage Reservoir: Godavari River
• Veligonda Reservoir: Krishna River
• Nizam Sagar Reservoir: Manjira River
• Kolluru Reservoir: Godavari River
• K.C. Canal Reservoir: Krishna River
• Singur Dam Reservoir: Manjeera River
• Peddavagu Reservoir: Peddavagu River

Arunachal Pradesh:

• Dibang Multipurpose Project – Dibang River
• Ranganadi Dam Reservoir – Ranganadi River
• Kameng Hydroelectric Project Reservoir – Kameng River
• Pare Hydroelectric Project Reservoir – Pare River
• Dikrong Hydroelectric Project Reservoir – Dikrong River
• Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project Reservoir – Subansiri River
• Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project Reservoir – Subansiri River

Assam:

• Doyang Hydroelectric Project Reservoir – Doyang River
• Kopili Hydroelectric Project Reservoir – Kopili River
• Karbi Langpi Hydroelectric Project Reservoir – Karbi Langpi River
• Lower Haflong Hydroelectric Project Reservoir – Jatinga River
• Lower Kolong Hydroelectric Project Reservoir – Kolong River
• Namdang Hydroelectric Project Reservoir – Namdang River
• Pare Hydroelectric Project Reservoir – Pare River
• Umtru Hydroelectric Project Reservoir – Umtru River

Bihar:

• Kosi Barrage Reservoir: Kosi River
• Gandak Barrage Reservoir: Gandak River
• Sone Barrage Reservoir: Sone River
• Durgawati Reservoir: Durgawati River
• Tatanagar Reservoir: Subernarekha River
• Agamkuan Reservoir: Punpun River

Chhattisgarh:

• Hasdeo Bango Dam Reservoir: Hasdeo River
• Kelo Reservoir: Kelo River
• Khudia Dam Reservoir: Khudia River
• Dudhawa Dam Reservoir: Shivnath River
• Mahanadi Reservoir: Mahanadi River
• Tandula Dam Reservoir: Tandula River
• Amrit Dhara Reservoir: Amrit Dhara River
• Gangrel Dam Reservoir: Mahanadi River
• Kharang Dam Reservoir: Kharang River
• Udanti Reservoir: Udanti River

Goa:

• Anjunem Dam Reservoir: Anjunem River
• Chapoli Dam Reservoir: Chapoli River
• Selaulim Dam Reservoir: Selaulim River
• Mayem Lake: Mayem River
• Carambolim Lake: Carambolim River

Gujarat:

• Sardar Sarovar Reservoir: Narmada River
• Ukai Reservoir: Tapi River
• Kadana Dam Reservoir: Mahi River
• Dantiwada Dam Reservoir: Sabarmati River
• Hiran-I Reservoir: Hiran River
• Hiran-II Reservoir: Hiran River
• Kamleshwar Dam Reservoir: Narmada River
• Dharoi Dam Reservoir: Sabarmati River
• Panam Dam Reservoir: Mahi River
• Sipu Reservoir: Sipu River
• Kharicut Reservoir: Kharicut Canal
• Vishwamitri River Reservoir: Vishwamitri River
• Sukhi Reservoir: Sukhi River
• Karjan Reservoir: Karjan River
• Shedhi Reservoir: Shedhi Canal
• Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam Reservoir: Mahi River
• Dhadhar Reservoir: Dhadhar River

Haryana:

• Bhakra Canal Reservoir: Satluj River
• Hansi Branch Canal Reservoir: Ghaggar River
• Kaushalya Dam Reservoir: Kaushalya River
• Masani Barrage Reservoir: Yamuna River
• Hathnikund Barrage Reservoir: Yamuna River
• Western Yamuna Canal Reservoir: Yamuna River
• Tajewala Barrage Reservoir: Yamuna River

Himachal Pradesh:

• Bhakra Dam Reservoir: Sutlej River
• Kol Dam Reservoir: Satluj River
• Chamera Dam Reservoir: Ravi River
• Pandoh Dam Reservoir: Beas River
• Gobind Sagar Reservoir: Sutlej River
• Maharana Pratap Sagar Reservoir: Beas River
• Bassi Dam Reservoir: Banas River
• Sanjay Sarovar Dam Reservoir: Parvati River
• Giri Dam Reservoir: Giri River
• Baner Dam Reservoir: Baner River
• Chhatrari Dam Reservoir: Ravi River
• Chulla Mahadev Reservoir: Ravi River
• Larji Dam Reservoir: Beas River
• Renuka Dam Reservoir: Giri River

Jharkhand

• Panchet Dam Reservoir: Damodar River
• Maithon Dam Reservoir: Barakar River
• Konar Reservoir: Konar River
• Tilaiya Dam Reservoir: Barakar River
• Getalsud Dam Reservoir: Subarnarekha River
• Chandil Dam Reservoir: Subarnarekha River
• Tenughat Dam Reservoir: Damodar River
• Dimna Lake: Subarnarekha River
• Hatia Dam Reservoir: Subarnarekha River
• Patratu Dam Reservoir: Nalkari River

Karnataka

• Almatti Dam Reservoir: Krishna River
• Tungabhadra Reservoir: Tungabhadra River
• Linganamakki Reservoir: Sharavathi River
• Supa Dam Reservoir: Kali River
• Krishna Raja Sagara Reservoir: Cauvery River
• Kabini Reservoir: Kabini River
• Hemavathi Reservoir: Hemavathi River
• Harangi Reservoir: Harangi River
• Bhadra Reservoir: Bhadra River
• Malaprabha Reservoir: Malaprabha River
• Ghataprabha Reservoir: Ghataprabha River
• Varahi Reservoir: Varahi River
• Mani Dam Reservoir: Mani River
• Hidkal Reservoir: Ghataprabha River
• Narayanpur Dam Reservoir: Krishna River
• Yagachi Reservoir: Yagachi River
• Raja Lakhamagouda Reservoir: Malaprabha River
• Upper Tunga Reservoir: Tunga River

Kerala

• Idukki Reservoir: Periyar River
• Mullaperiyar Reservoir: Mullayar River
• Malampuzha Reservoir: Bharathapuzha River
• Peechi Reservoir: Manali River
• Lower Periyar Reservoir: Periyar River
• Mattupetty Reservoir: Matupetty Nullah
• Neyyar Dam Reservoir: Neyyar River
• Sholayar Reservoir: Chalakudy River
• Banasura Sagar Reservoir: Kabini River
• Pothundy Reservoir: Meenachil River
• Chimmony Reservoir: Chimmony River
• Kakkadampoyil Reservoir: Kakkadampoyil River
• Pazhassi Dam Reservoir: Valapattanam River
• Kallada Reservoir: Kallada River
• Chalakkudy Reservoir: Chalakudy River

Madhya Pradesh

• Indira Sagar Reservoir: Narmada River
• Tawa Reservoir: Tawa River
• Bargi Dam Reservoir: Narmada River
• Gandhi Sagar Reservoir: Chambal River
• Rani Avanti Bai Sagar Reservoir: Tawa River
• Bansagar Reservoir: Son River
• Barna Reservoir: Barna River
• Boriyamal Reservoir: Wainganga River
• Halali Reservoir: Halali River
• Kerwa Dam Reservoir: Kerwa River
• Kolar Dam Reservoir: Kolar River
• Matiyari Dam Reservoir: Matiyari River
• Mohanpura Dam Reservoir: Newaj River
• Pariyat Reservoir: Parvati River
• Pipliya Pala Dam Reservoir: Chamla River
• Sanjay Sagar Reservoir: Narmada River
• Shivpuri Reservoir: Sindh River
• Sultania Reservoir: Tons River

Maharashtra

• Koyna Dam Reservoir: Koyna River
• Upper Vaitarana Reservoir: Vaitarna River
• Jayakwadi Dam Reservoir: Godavari River
• Vihar Reservoir: Vihar Lake
• Pavana Reservoir: Pavana River
• Bhandardara Reservoir: Pravara River
• Tansa Reservoir: Tansa River
• Mula Reservoir: Mula River
• Khadakwasla Reservoir: Mutha River
• Radhanagari Dam Reservoir: Bhogawati River
• Mulshi Reservoir: Mula River
• Dhom Dam Reservoir: Krishna River
• Manikdoh Dam Reservoir: Kukadi River
• Barvi Dam Reservoir: Barvi River
• Totladoh Reservoir: Pench River
• Nira Devghar Reservoir: Nira River
• Dhamapur Lake: Kalna River

Manipur

• Khuga Dam Reservoir – Khuga River
• Singda Dam Reservoir – Singda River
• Mapithel Dam Reservoir – Thoubal River
• Ithai Barrage Reservoir – Manipur River
• Thoubal Dam Reservoir – Thoubal River
• Loktak Lake – Manipur River

Meghalaya

• Umiam Lake (Barapani): Umiam River
• Simsang River Dam Reservoir: Simsang River

Nagaland

• Doyang Hydroelectric Project Reservoir: Doyang River
• Tizu River Reservoir: Tizu River

Odisha

• Hirakud Reservoir – Mahanadi River
• Rengali Dam Reservoir – Brahmani River
• Upper Kolab Dam Reservoir – Kolab River
• Balimela Reservoir – Sileru River
• Mandira Dam Reservoir – Sondur River
• Salia Dam Reservoir – Salandi River
• Kuanria Dam Reservoir – Kuakhai River
• Indravati Dam Reservoir – Indravati River
• Jalaput Dam Reservoir – Machkund River
• Deras Dam Reservoir – Vamsadhara River

Sikkim

• Rangit Dam Reservoir: Rangit River
• Jorethang Loop Hydroelectric Project Reservoir: Rangit River
• Dikchu Hydroelectric Project Reservoir: Dikchu River

Tamil Nadu

• Mettur Dam Reservoir: Kaveri River
• Bhavanisagar Dam Reservoir: Bhavani River
• Vaigai Dam Reservoir: Vaigai River
• Aliyar Dam Reservoir: Aliyar River
• Amaravathi Dam Reservoir: Amaravathi River
• Kodaikanal Lake: Kodaikanal Hill range
• Kukkal Dam Reservoir: Kukkal River
• Manimuthar Dam Reservoir: Manimuthar River
• Mullaperiyar Dam Reservoir: Mullaperiyar River
• Pechiparai Reservoir: Kodayar River
• Periyar Dam Reservoir: Periyar River
• Pykara Reservoir: Pykara River
• Sathanur Dam Reservoir: Pennaiyar River
• Sholayar Dam Reservoir: Sholayar River
• Thirumoorthy Dam Reservoir: Thirumoorthy River
• Upper Aliyar Dam Reservoir: Aliyar River

Telangana

• Nagarjuna Sagar Dam Reservoir: Krishna River
• Srisailam Dam Reservoir: Krishna River
• Singur Dam Reservoir: Manjira River
• Lower Manair Dam Reservoir: Manair River
• Nizam Sagar Reservoir: Manjira River
• Kadam Dam Reservoir: Kadam River
• Wyra Reservoir: Wyra River
• Kotpally Reservoir: Kotpally Stream
• LMD Bridge Reservoir: Godavari River

Tripura

• Dumbur Dam Reservoir: Dumbur River
• Gumti Hydroelectric Project Reservoir: Gumti River
• Khowai Dam Reservoir: Khowai River
• Manu Dam Reservoir: Manu River

Uttar Pradesh

• Ramganga Dam Reservoir – Ramganga River
• Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar Reservoir – Rapti River
• Rihand Dam Reservoir – Rihand River
• Matatila Dam Reservoir – Betwa River
• Chandra Shekhar Azad Sagar Reservoir – Ken River
• Tanda Dam Reservoir – Ken River
• Parichha Dam Reservoir – Betwa River
• Sarda Sahayak Canal Reservoir – Sarda River
• Bakhira Dam Reservoir – Yamuna River
• Meja Dam Reservoir – Betwa River
• Okhla Barrage Reservoir – Yamuna River
• Bird Sanctuary Agra Reservoir – Yamuna River
• Ganges Canal Reservoir – Ganges River

Uttarakhand

• Tehri Dam Reservoir: Bhagirathi River
• Dharasu Dam Reservoir: Bhagirathi River
• Haripura Dam Reservoir: Yamuna River
• Madmaheshwar Reservoir: Madmaheshwar Ganga, a tributary of Alaknanda River
• Dhauliganga Reservoir: Dhauliganga River
• Gairsain Reservoir: Gomti River
• Sharda Barrage Reservoir: Sharda River
• Srinagar Dam Reservoir: Alaknanda River
• Pashulok Barrage Reservoir: Ganges River
• Lakhwar Dam Reservoir: Yamuna River

West Bengal

• Damodar River Reservoir: Damodar River
• Bakreswar Reservoir: Bakreswar River
• DVC Canal Reservoir: Damodar Valley Corporation Canal
• Durgapur Barrage Reservoir: Damodar River
• Massanjore Dam Reservoir: Mayurakshi River
• Panchet Dam Reservoir: Damodar River
• Tilpara Barrage Reservoir: Damodar River