[9] A possible idea of "A project of Kolab dam" were first come during the British Rule when Koraput district was a part of Madras presidency.

[12] Kolab Dam is identified as the most Beautiful natural scenic attraction in Odisha.

A Botanical garden named Kolab Park built near the dam has around 200 varieties of Flowering plants.

Kolab Power Plant located at an altitude of about 914.4 m (3,000 ft) above sea level, is making this place even more beautiful.

Thousands of Tourists are attracted to this place to spend the weekend picnic and boating every year.