Yagachi Dam is located about 03 km from Belur bus stand in Hassan district of Karnataka state. It is a small dam on Yagachi River. The Yagachi Dam is built across the Yagachi River, a tributary of the Kaveri River.
Yagachi Dam is 271.1 km from Bangalore and 38.1 km from Hassan and 03 km from Belur Bus Stand. Located at a distance of 41.0 km from Hassan railway station.
The dam was constructed to harness water resources for irrigation purposes and to meet the drinking water demands of Belur, Chikmagalur and Hassan districts. This dam was constructed in 2001. The reservoir is 965 feet above sea level. The length of Yagachi Dam is 1,280 meters. The maximum height above the foundation of the reservoir is 26.237 meters.
It is a small dam with 4 gates. The entrance has two ways. One leads to a view of the reservoir and the other is at the bottom of the river and the water flows through the gates. It also has water sports like boating.It is a good picnic spot with excellent scenic views. One can walk in the park along the dam and get a good view of the flowing water.
