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'''Amaravathi Dam''' at [[Amaravathinagar]], 25 km from [[Pollachi]], is located in [[Indira Gandhi National Park|Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary]] in [[Coimbatore district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. The 9.31 km², 33.53 m deep<ref>Government of Tamil Nadu, Reservoir Position.[http://www.tn.gov.in/economy/eco-aug2001-4.htm]</ref> [[Amaravathi Reservoir]] was created by this steep dam. |
'''Amaravathi Dam''' at [[Amaravathinagar]], 25 km from [[Pollachi]], is located in [[Indira Gandhi National Park|Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary]] in [[Coimbatore district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. The 9.31 km², 33.53 m deep<ref>Government of Tamil Nadu, Reservoir Position.[http://www.tn.gov.in/economy/eco-aug2001-4.htm]</ref> [[Amaravathi Reservoir]] was created by this steep dam. It was built primarily for [[irrigation]] and [[flood control]]. It is notable for the significant population of [[Mugger Crocodile]]s living in it's reservoir and [[catchment basin]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| ⚫ | The dam was built in 1957 during the [[K. Kamaraj]] administration across the [[Amaravathi|Amaravathi River]] about 25 km upstream and south from [[Thirumoorthy Dam]]. Capacity of the dam has shrunk 25% from 4 [[tmcft]] to 3 tmcft due to [[siltation]] of the reservoir.<ref>"Farmers worried over low water level" The Hindu, Feb 16, 2007GunasekaranM[]</ref> during 2003-04, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board proposed to install 4 MW electric generating capacity from the dam,<ref>Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission, Annual Plan, Chapter 11 Infrastructure Development & Tourism, 2004[http://www.tn.gov.in/spc/annualplan/chapter11-1.htm]</ref> which is now in operation. |
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[[Image:|thumb|200px|Amaravathi Dam]] |
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| ⚫ | The dam was built in 1957 during the [[K. Kamaraj]] administration across the [[Amaravathi|Amaravathi River]] about 25 km upstream and south from [[Thirumoorthy Dam]]. Capacity of the dam has shrunk 25% from 4 [[tmcft]] to 3 tmcft due to [[siltation]] of the reservoir.<ref>"Farmers worried over low water level" The Hindu, Feb 16, 2007GunasekaranM[]</ref> during 2003-04, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board proposed to install 4 MW electric generating capacity from the dam |
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==Tourism== |
==Tourism== |
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There is a well laid-out park where one may climb steep steps on the dam to have a picturesque view north of the plains below and south to the [[Anaimalai Hills]] and [[Palni Hills]] above. This place is being developed as a District Excursion Centre for tourism.<ref>Around Pollachi - [http://www.coimbatore.com/pollachi/around.htm Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary]</ref> |
There is a well laid-out park where one may climb steep steps on the dam to have a picturesque view north of the plains below and south to the [[Anaimalai Hills]] and [[Palni Hills]] above. [http://aizwaikcha.blogspot.com/2008/03/amaravathi-dam.html Photo of Park] This place is being developed as a District Excursion Centre for tourism.<ref>Around Pollachi - [http://www.coimbatore.com/pollachi/around.htm Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary]</ref> |
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==Photo Gallery== |
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Image:Amaravathi Reservoir & Dam.jpg|Amaravathi Reservoir & Dam |
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Image:Amaravathi Crocodile sign.jpg|Sign at Amaravathi Crocodile Rearing Center |
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Image:Fish Hatchery below Amaravathi Dam.jpg|Fish Hatchery below Amaravathi Dam |
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*[http://www.panoramio.com/photo/1546557 South West View from Dam] of [[Anamalai Hills]], |
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*[http://www.panoramio.com/photo/3374456 Photo of Spillway], |
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_7qYe6Hd3s 5:53 Video at the Dam] |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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Revision as of 18:01, 29 September 2008
Template:Infobox Dam Amaravathi Dam at Amaravathinagar, 25 km from Pollachi, is located in Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India. The 9.31 km², 33.53 m deep[1] Amaravathi Reservoir was created by this steep dam. It was built primarily for irrigation and flood control. It is notable for the significant population of Mugger Crocodiles living in it's reservoir and catchment basin.
History
The dam was built in 1957 during the K. Kamaraj administration across the Amaravathi River about 25 km upstream and south from Thirumoorthy Dam. Capacity of the dam has shrunk 25% from 4 tmcft to 3 tmcft due to siltation of the reservoir.[2] during 2003-04, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board proposed to install 4 MW electric generating capacity from the dam,[3] which is now in operation.
Tourism
There is a well laid-out park where one may climb steep steps on the dam to have a picturesque view north of the plains below and south to the Anaimalai Hills and Palni Hills above. Photo of Park This place is being developed as a District Excursion Centre for tourism.[4]
Photo Gallery
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Amaravathi Reservoir & Dam -
Sign at Amaravathi Crocodile Rearing Center -
Fish Hatchery below Amaravathi Dam
Notes
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