| Panchana Dam | |
| Coordinates: | 26.5627°N 77.0046°W |
| Location: | Gudla village, Karauli district, Rajasthan |
| Type: | Freshwater man-made wetland |
Panchana Dam is a freshwater man-made wetland located in Gudla village, Karauli district, Rajasthan, approximately 100 km southeast of Bharatpur. Positioned upstream of the Gambhir River at Krauli, water from this river is crucial for reaching Keoladeo National Park by September. Failure to release water could impact migratory bird visits to the park. The dam stores water from five rivers, supplying Krauli, Sawai Madhopur, and Bharatpur.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Panchana Dam is a habitat for various bird species, including:[8]
The wetland hosts globally threatened birds, including:
Commercial fishing poses a significant threat to waterfowls during foraging and resting activities. Up to 10 boats may be seen simultaneously in the wetland, impacting fish-catching activities. Fishing nets spread in water for catching fish also disturb water birds adversely.