Kala Dam

Kala or Kalo Dam is a dam in the Mayurbhanj district in the state of Odisha, India.^[1] It is located 8 km from Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj. The dam is near about 2 km in length and 3.5 km in breadth. It covers a wide area with plenty of water.^[2] The dam provides water to nearby villages.^[3][4][5]

Kala Dam
Kalo dam view with Similipal mountain view in background
Location of Kala Dam in India
Official name	Kalo dam
Location	Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Coordinates	21.5243°N 86.4567°E / 21.5243; 86.4567
Purpose	Irrigation
Construction began	1973
Opening date	1982
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Gravity, masonry
Impounds	Kala River
Length	2,458 m (8,064 ft)
Spillways	5
Spillway type	Ogee spillway
Reservoir
Total capacity	29.70 Mm3

Characteristics

The length of the dam is 2 km. Many villages depend on the dam and the population of fish provides affordable sustenance for the area.^[6]

A nearby guest house is maintained by the government of Odisha.^[7] There is also a guest house where tourists can stay.