Omkareshwar Dam
ओंकारेश्वर बांध
The Narmada River dam upstream and east of town, where spray billows when the gates open to release floodwater during the monsoon, and a large floating solar farm sits on the reservoir.
Omkareshwar Dam is one of the cascade hydroelectric projects on the Narmada River, put into operation in 2007. It stands about 53 m high, just one or two kilometers east of town. You can view it from the riverbank below the dam and from the eastern stretch of the island road. During the monsoon in August and September, the reservoir opens its gates and releases water through several sluices at once, a sight locals make special trips to see. A large floating solar power plant has been built on the reservoir. The dam is a management area, and visitors generally cannot go onto it. During spillway releases, the downstream ghats are cordoned off for safety, so always follow instructions.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Siddhanath Temple
- Statue of Oneness (Ekatma Dham)
- Mandhata Island Parikrama
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
- Mamleshwar Temple
- Narmada Ghats & Boat Ride
- Omkareshwar Palace (Raja Mandhata Palace)
- Gauri Somnath Temple