The Sharnabasaveshwar tank is one of the oldest tank in Kalaburagi city. The name of the tank comes from lord Sharnabasaveshwar temple, which is located nearby. This tank is popularly known as “APPAN KERE” This lake was initially a stone quarry, which was used for the construction of the Kalaburagi Fort. Around 178 years ago this was developed as a lake, during Nizam’s Administration. Till independence, this lake was managed by the Nizam’s Administration. Presently this lake is under the control of regional commissioner, Kalaburagi.

The total area of the Sharnabasaveshwar Tank is 67 acres 20 Guntas. The main source of water to this tank is rainwater flowing into this tank from the North and North- Western part of the City. The Underground drainage of the City is old, and is not functioning properly and can’t take the load of the growing City.

The total area of the Sharnabasaveshwar Tank is 67 acres 20 Guntakal. The main source of water to this Tank is rainwater and Sewage flowing into this Tank from the North and North- Western part of the City. The Underground drainage of the City is old, and is not functioning properly and can’t take the load of the growing City. There are a large number of open drains in the North and North–Western part of the City, which would continue to bring sewage water to the Tank. The lake is getting polluted mainly because of the following reasons.

• Sewage water is entering into the lake without treatment.
• There is no fencing around the tank, resulting in an attempt by the people to encroach the tank area, which has been curbed by the District Administration.
• Since the tank does not have any fencing, people bring their cattle to bathe them in the tank.
• Over the period there is a lot of Siltation of the tank, which has brought down the water holding capacity of the tank.