Prakasham Barrage near Vijayawada

Featured here is the Prakasham Barrage near Vijayawada which stretches 1223.5 meters across the Krishna River connecting Krishna and Guntur districts. Prakasham barrage diverts most of the water of the main stream of river Krishna into the irrigational canals.

The barrage serves as a road bridge and gives the Vijayawada town a Venetian look with three canals that run through the city. The dam provides the view of lake and has recently become a tourist spot.