The source of the Adan River is in the Washim district of Maharashtra.

The river dries up in the summer, leaving only pools towards the end of its course.

Two dams have been built on the Adan; one at its origin near Sonala village and the other near Karanja Lad city, both in Washim District.

[1] In two separate reports on the environmental impact of the Adan Dam on the aquatic biodiversity of the river and the surrounding fishing communities in 2008 and 2012, Dr Nilesh K. Heda reported the following effects:[1][2] The following species were found to be present in the Adan river by Dr Nilesh Heda:[3]

The local Bhoi people live in fishing communities on the banks of the river.