Dharoi dam, Gravity dam on Sabarmati River in Mehsana, India.
Dharoi Dam is a concrete structure that spans 1,207 meters across the Sabarmati River and rises 45.87 meters high. The dam includes multiple spillway channels that control water flow and manage a large reservoir supplying the region.
Construction of the dam began in 1971 and was completed in 1978, marking a turning point in water management for North Gujarat. The project represented a major government investment to improve irrigation in this dry region.
The dam changed how people in the region live and work by bringing reliable water to their fields and villages. Local farmers depend on this water system today, and it remains central to how communities manage their land.
Visitors can best view the structure from vantage points along the dam's crest, where you can see the entire construction and the water behind it. It works well to arrive early in the day for better light and fewer crowds.
The project came at a steep human cost: roughly 47 villages were flooded to create the reservoir, forcing many people to leave their homes. This story reveals the difficult choices that come with large infrastructure projects in India.
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