Rivers are considered the lifelines of human civilization and so are the dams which are built across them for irrigation and hydel power generation. By virtue of being massive storage reservoirs, these destinations also serve as places of interest too. Telangana state is crisscrossed by several large and small rivers and tributaries, and there have been efforts to harness the potential.

One such notable attraction in Nirmal district is themagnificent Kadam dam. It is located across Kadam River, a tributary of Godavari River which enters Telangana from Maharashtra. The dam is located at the confluence of Kadam River into Godavari.The dam’s main purpose is to irrigate thousands of acres in Adilabad and Nirmal districts. Also known as the Godavari North Canal project, the structure was built between 1949 and 1965.

The dam’s location in the midst of scenic hillocks and greenery makes it an ideal destination for nature lovers. According to history, the dam is named after a rushi by the name Kandava who had performed great yagnas here. It was officially renamed by the government as Kadam Narayana Reddy Project (KNRP) as a tribute to a popular leader of this region. The project serves many mandals through both left and right canals. The left canal serves villages like Peddabellal, Chinnabellal, Chityal, Kondukur, Kannapur, Moriigudem, Pathakondukur, Upparigudem, Chinna camp, Perkapalli, and other villages of Kadem mandal. The right canal serves Jannaram, Dandepally, Tallapallli, Myadarpet, and Luxettipet among others.

Currently the dam has a capacity to irrigate 68000 hectares of ayacut. The project has an adjacent beautiful park where tourists can relax and rejuvenate during their holiday here. The gushing waters from the flood gates during monsoon season is an awe-inspiring moment for tourists, who flock to this destination to take memorable pictures. The environment here, makes it an ideal tourist destination, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.