| Damdama Lake | Sohna, Gurugram | Natural | ~12.14 km² (3000 acres) | Largest lake in Haryana; surrounded by Aravalli Hills; popular for boating & camping2 |
| Badkhal Lake | Faridabad | Artificial | ~40 acres | Created in 1947; nestled in Aravalli hills; once a major tourist spot2 |
| Sultanpur Lake | Gurugram | Natural | ~325 acres | Bird sanctuary; migratory birds like Siberian Crane; upgraded to National Park |
| Karna Lake | Karnal | Artificial | ~17 acres | Linked to Mahabharata’s Karna; scenic picnic spot3 |
| Tilyar Lake | Rohtak | Artificial | ~132 acres | Recreational complex; boating, zoo, water park3 |
| Blue Bird Lake | Hisar | Artificial | ~52 acres | Known for clear blue water; birdwatching hotspot3 |
| Brahma Sarovar | Kurukshetra | Sacred Tank | ~670,000 sq ft | Mythological significance; linked to Lord Brahma; site of Gita Jayanti3 |
| Kotla Lake | Nuh (Mewat) | Artificial | ~20 km² | Lifeline of Mewat; built in 1838; supports irrigation & fishery3 |
| Surajkund Lake | Faridabad | Artificial | ~40 acres (est.) | Built in 10th century; hosts Surajkund Crafts Mela3 |
| Basai Wetland | Gurugram | Natural Wetland | Varies seasonally | Biodiversity hotspot; habitat for endangered birds |
| Sannihit Sarovar | Kurukshetra | Sacred Tank | ~550,000 sq ft (est.) | Believed to be confluence of Saraswati streams; solar eclipse rituals |
| Hathni Kund | Yamunanagar | Reservoir | ~360 meters long | Near Tajewala Barrage; rafting & birdwatching site |
| Masani Barrage | Rewari | Reservoir | Varies | Irrigation & flood control structure |
| Pathrala Barrage | Yamunanagar | Reservoir | Varies | Located on Yamuna River; supports agriculture |
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