The barrage features 59 crest gates to regulate the flow of the Godavari River.
It is a central component of the Sripada Yellampally Project, which is designed to lift water for irrigation across high-altitude plains.
The project is named after the village of Yellampalli, which was significantly impacted during the reservoir's construction.
It connects to an extensive network of canals that transport water to parched regions within the Telangana state.
The reservoir area covers thousands of acres, creating a large backwater zone that affects local microclimates.
The Yellampally Project, officially known as the Sripada Yellampally Project, is a major irrigation and hydroelectric barrage situated across the Godavari River in Telangana. It serves as a critical water source for the Karimnagar, Peddapalli, and surrounding districts. The barrage is engineered to facilitate massive water storage, which supports agricultural irrigation systems and provides drinking water to distant municipalities. Its design includes a series of spillway gates that manage the river's discharge during monsoon seasons. The site functions as a park area for locals to observe the vast reservoir and the engineering scale of the barrage. The infrastructure is integrated into the larger Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project network.
The main embankment road providing an elevated panoramic view of the reservoir and spillway gates.
Bring binoculars for better views of the spillway and birdlife on the reservoir.
Visit during the post-monsoon period to see the reservoir at its peak storage capacity.
Ensure you stay within designated public viewing zones as the barrage is a high-security restricted area.
Visiting during the peak of summer when water levels are significantly low and heat levels are extreme.
Access may be restricted during periods of heavy rainfall or high-alert dam management operations.
Maintain a respectful distance from security barriers; do not attempt to access the mechanical controls of the gates.
