Chhattisgarh state has limited irrigation system with dams, Barrage, reservoir and canals. There are 51 medium and major irrigation projects have been completed and few minor are under construction.
Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh state has large numbers of dam including Ravishankar Water Dam or Gangrel Dam, that attracts tourists from Chhattisgarh and other states.
* Gangrel Dam, DhamtariGangrel Dam or Sagar Dam is built across the Mahanadi river in Dhamtari district. Gangrel Dam is the longest dam in Chhattisgarh state with a total lenght of 1,830 m and height 30.5 m.
* Murrum Silli Dam, DhamtariMurrum Silli Dam on the Sillari river is a prominent architectural marvels in Chhattisgarh state. The dam is the first dam in Asia to have Siphon Spillways with height – 34.15 m, built for the purpose of irrigation.
* Kutaghat Dam, BilaspurKutaghat Dam in Bilaspur is one of the most famous dam and reservoir, built on Kharang river. The dam is a popular attractions in Bilaspur and most visited dam in Chhattisgarh for tourism.
* Hasdeo Bango Dam, KorbaHasdeo Bango Dam in Korba district of Chhattisgarh is constructed across the Hasdeo river and one of the must visit place for tourism in Chhattisgarh.
* Tandula Dam, BalodTandula Dam is located 5 km from Balod in Durg district and very best picnic spot.