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08 January 2026

Pangdi Dam, Maharashtra

 Pangdi Dam (often referred to as Pangadi Dam / Pangdi Reservoir) is a local **earth-fill dam and scenic reservoir located near **Pangadi village in Gondia district, Maharashtra, India — about 11 km from Gondia city.





Pangdi Dam is an earth-fill dam constructed in 1917 on a local nallah near Gondia city in Maharashtra, India. It was built as part of an irrigation project and has a height of 11.9 m (39 ft) and a length of 770 m (2,526 ft). The dam has a gross storage capacity of 2.13 million cubic meters (MCM) and serves as a key water resource for the region. The reservoir, known as Pangdi Lake, is a scenic tourist spot located just 11 km from Gondia city, featuring a historic Devi temple on a hilltop and a Shiva temple nearby.


The area is known for its natural beauty and is a popular local destination for picnics and relaxation.