| Kandalama Reservoir | |
| Location Map: | Sri Lanka |
| Location Map Size: | 280px |
| Location Map Relief: | Yes |
| Coordinates: | 7.8772°N 80.7°W |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Location: | Kandalama |
| Status: | O |
| Owner: | Mahaweli Authority |
| Dam Type: | E |
| Dam Height: | 21m (69feet) |
| Dam Length: | 1600m (5,200feet) |
| Spillway Capacity: | 33.3 million cu. Meters |
| Res Capacity Total: | 33300000m2 |
| Res Catchment: | 1021NaN1 |
| Res Max Length: | 4.81NaN1 |
| Res Max Width: | 2.31NaN1 |
The Kandalama Reservoir (also erroneously known as the Kandalama Lake) is a reservoir in Kandalama, Sri Lanka. The reservoir is created by the 21m (69feet) high and 1600m (5,200feet) wide Kandalama Dam. Water from the dam is used for irrigation purposes in the region, extending up to Kekirawa.[1] The tank was created by constructing a dam across one of the main tributaries of Kala Wewa - the Mirisgoniya River. During 1952 to 1957, the tank was rehabilitated by the Department of Irrigation of Sri Lanka.[2] The reservoir and hotel is situated with the Kaludiya Pokuna Forest archeological site.
The reservoir measures 4.81NaN1 and 2.31NaN1 at its longest length and width respectively, with a catchment area of 1021NaN1 and a volume of 33300000m2. Due to its scenic surroundings, and year-round water availability, the reservoir is a very popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka.[3]