Description
The Victoria Dam is a large dam constructed across the Mahaweli River in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Here are some key points about the Victoria Dam:
Location: The Victoria Dam is situated in the Teldeniya area of the Kandy District in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is approximately 130 kilometers east of the capital city, Colombo.
Tourism: In addition to its functional purposes, the Victoria Dam and its reservoir are also popular tourist attractions. Visitors can enjoy boat rides, fishing, and scenic views of the surrounding hills and forests.
Reservoir: The dam creates the Victoria Reservoir, also known as Victoria Lake, which is one of the largest reservoirs in Sri Lanka. The reservoir has a storage capacity of over 700 million cubic meters of water and extends over a large area, providing irrigation water for agricultural lands in the region.
