Kandalama Reservoir

The Kandalama Reservoir which is one of the most beautiful lakes in Sri Lanka is a body of water in Kandalama, Sri Lanka. The 1,600 m broad and 21 m high Kandalama Dam builds the reservoir. The region, which includes Kekirawa, uses water from the dam for irrigation. The Mirisgoniya River, one of Kala Wewa's main tributaries, was blocked off by a dam to form the tank. The tank was renovated by Sri Lanka's Department of Irrigation from 1952 to 1957. The archeological site of the Kaludiya Pokuna Forest lies beside the reservoir and the hotel.

Although the reservoir is old and is close to the well-known Rock Temple of Dambulla, nothing is known about its past. It was also a well-known tourist destination during the British conquest of Ceylon in the 1800s. It was frequently referenced by early foreign explorers when they were traveling.

The beautiful artificial lake, Kandalama Lake has rich vegetation lining its shores. It features a 21 m high reservoir that the Kandalama Dam produced and acts as an irrigation tank all the way up to the Kekirawa district. This lake's water is used for irrigation in the area's neighboring areas.

Location: Kandalama, Sri Lanka