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Hemavathi Dam
Hemavathi Dam is an earthen dam built across the Hemavathi River in the Hassan district of Karnataka, India. The dam is located near the town of Sakleshpur, about 220 kilometers from Bangalore. The dam was constructed in 1979 and is used for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The reservoir created by the dam has a capacity of 8502 hectares and is a popular tourist destination. The dam is surrounded by lus...