TIGHRA DAM - Tourist attraction in Gwalior - Gwalior, India

1916 Tigra Dam (also spelled "Tig Dam") creates a freshwater reservoir on the Sank River, about 23 km from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India[1] It plays a crucial role in supplying water to the city and is an important tourism spot of Gwalior.A dam constructed on this site in 1915 failed on the afternoon of 19 August 1917, due to infiltration into its sandstone foundations. About 1000 people were killed downstream.[3] A subsequent structure failed in 1970 Tigra Dam has been constructed on Sank River in 1916. This dam has been constructed in the vicinity of eleven villages. The villagers depend on this dam for their irrigation, drinking and domestic purpose. Moreover, the dam also provides the water required for the drinking purpose in the Gwalior City. One of the negative impacts of Tigra dam is that it is constructed in Ghati Goan. After the construction of the dam the area became a suitable habitat for several birds and this area was declared Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary in 1981. However this also led to the relocation of the people that was residing in the surrounding area of the dam. Despite the positive attributes like control of stream regime, prevention of flood, water for irrigation, dams still present negative impacts on the environment. Some of the negative impacts that can be mentioned are water logging, land loss, relocation of people and silt formation.

The main attraction is the water body. A decently good place for a short family half day trip. Had visited latest in April'23. The boats are of decent quality again, really would have appreciated self rowing boats, however the paddle boats serve the purpose. Major drawback is the non availability of any good food stalls or restaurant. If you have to visit the place recommend to get your own food. Avoid visiting during marriage season unless you enjoy watching couples posing for drone videos Overall a place worth visiting when you have nothing better to do.

Beautiful place to visit with Family. You can pack some food also and have a little picnic here. Be careful with the monkeys though. And do wear comfortable clothes.

Hi guys Welcome back to my new Google review on tighra dam. 1. Distance from DD Nagar to Dam is around 25-30 km depending upon the route you choose. 2. Dam is good but not upto the standard which I was earlier assumed. 3. Last 10km part of the road is single sided and broken. 4. Water level was down, this may vary depending upon weather conditions. 5. Boating facilities is available but I was not interested because I had already used boating in kullu-manali 6. Boating price is mentioned in photo, please refer from there. 7. Suggestions:- This is one of the famous tourist palace of M.P so it should be upto the standard like sukhna lake in chandigarh. Thanks to view my complete review. Have a nice day. Please like, share and follow

1916 Tigra Dam (also spelled "Tig Dam") creates a freshwater reservoir on the Sank River, about 23 km from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India[1] It plays a crucial role in supplying water to the city and is an important tourism spot of Gwalior... The dam is 24 metres high at its crest, and 1341 m long. The reservoir has a capacity of 4.8 million cubic metres and the spillway structure can pass up to 1274 cubic metres per second. A dam constructed on this site in 1915 failed on the afternoon of 19 August 1917, due to infiltration into its sandstone foundations. About 1000 people were killed downstream.[3] A subsequent structure failed in 1970 Tigra Dam has been constructed on Sank River in 1916. This dam has been constructed in the vicinity of eleven villages. The villagers depend on this dam for their irrigation, drinking and domestic purpose. Moreover, the dam also provides the water required for the drinking purpose in the Gwalior City. One of the negative impacts of Tigra dam is that it is constructed in Ghati Goan. After the construction of the dam the area became a suitable habitat for several birds and this area was declared Ghatigaon Wildlife Sanctuary in 1981. However this also led to the relocation of the people that was residing in the surrounding area of the dam. Despite the positive attributes like control of stream regime, prevention of flood, water for irrigation, dams still present negative impacts on the environment. Some of the negative impacts that can be mentioned are water logging, land loss, relocation of people and silt formation.

One and only waterbody situated at Tighra village nearest to Gwalior city approx. 35 kms. All can have motorboat and boating experience here. Monsoons and Winter season are the best time to visit Tighra dam. Local conveyance is easily available to reach here. Refreshment shops, restraunt and garden playground available for childrens and kids. Good ambience. Roads are too bad to reach... Pls note: Families recommend to leave the place before sun sets. Emergency services like petrol pump, puncture are barely available after sunset.

Not a crowded place but you will enjoy boating. You will feel peace. Very good location. The government should spend money on the improvement of Infrastructure and transportation. One can enjoy a picnic with family. There is a small park for kids. You will enjoy the drive while coming from Gwalior to Tighra and vice versa with beautiful scenery on the way.

Not really worth visiting. The road to this place is not good. Its a narrow two sided road, with lots of potholes. Also, the place is not clean. Boating experience was definitely good, but not worth to go so far for a simple boating experience which many might have enjoyed numerous times at much better places. Google timings says it opens by 9:30. We reached around 9:45 am, it was not open. It opened around 10:30 am. So keep that in mind also,. Better to come in evening if coming at all to enjoy sunset. By the way, the dam gates open only during monsoon season.