Barna Dam, Gravity dam in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Barna Dam is a concrete gravity structure that extends 432 meters in length and rises 47.7 meters above the Barna River. The construction holds water to supply irrigation across farmland in the region.
The structure was completed by the Madhya Pradesh Water Resource Department on October 18, 1978. This marked the beginning of a new phase for water management in the region.
Fishermen in the area practice traditional fishing methods that have developed over generations. These practices remain part of daily life at the reservoir today.
Access is best arranged from Raisen district, though the remote location away from major cities makes travel time longer. Visitors should expect slower transportation and bring adequate water and supplies.
The reservoir holds over 539 million cubic meters of water and sits roughly 100 kilometers east of Bhopal. This remote setting has protected the site from intense urban development.
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