Introduction to Maharana Pratap Sagar Lake in Himachal Pradesh : Located in Kangra district Maharana Pratap Dam is a man made reservoir. It is also known as Pong Dam Reservoir. In order to pay homage to Maharana Pratap Singh this Dam has been constructed during 1572-1597; this dam was made into a reservoir for usages during hot summer months when the thirsty animals comes here for a gulp of fresh water. Located beside the Siwalik Ranges, this is an important tourist destination. People from across the country visit here in order to witness the old dam created during the Rajput rule. The water flowing down the rugged hilly terrain was stored by constructing a dam.