Bhavanisagar Dam

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Bhavanisagar Dam

Bhavanisagar Dam and Reservoir
Official name Bhavanisagar Anaicut
Location Bhavanisagar, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates 11°28′15″N 77°6′50″E / 11.47083°N 77.11389°E / 11.47083; 77.11389
Construction began 1948
Opening date 1955
Dam and spillways
Impounds Bhavani River
Height 32 m (105 ft)
Reservoir
Creates Bhavanisagar Reservoir
Capacity: 32.8 tmc

Bhavanisagar Dam and Reservoir also called Lower Bhavani Dam, is located on the Bhavani River in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India. The dam is situated some 16 km (9.9 mi) west to Satyamangalam and 35 km (22 mi) from Gobichettipalayam and 36 km (22 mi) north-east to Mettupalayam. The dam feeds the Lower Bhavani Project Canal.

See also

  • List of reservoirs and dams in India
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