Khadakwasla
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Khadakwasla is a moderate sized dam on the Mutha river, located about 20 kilometres southwest of the city of Pune, and named after the nearby village of Khadakwasla. This dam is one of the main sources of water for the city of Pune. Just a few kilometres up the road from the dam lies Sinhagad Fort and the twin dams of Panshet and Varasgaon which mainly supply water for irrigation. In 1961, the Khadakwasla Dam had to be blown, as the Panshet Dam overflowed, causing devastating floods in the city of Pune. The dam was later rebuilt. Khadakwasla is a favoured spot for couples, and many people come here at weekends and during the monsoon season. Scenic places around the dam include Peacock Bay, Kudje village, and Neelkanteshwar, located near Bahuli village just past Kudje.
The National Defence Academy is located on the dam's southern and western sides, and has the whole western shore for boating and sailing-related training. There is also a DRDO establishment to the south-eastern corner of the lake which runs technical training courses for defence personnel
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