16 Dams to explore in Tamil Nadu

A reservoir located in the Aliyar village near Pollachi, Coimbatore. The dam is located in the foothills of Valparai. the dam offers some ideal getaways including a park, garden, aquarium, play area, and a mini theme park.

It is a dam constructed across the Amaravathi river in 1957 during K .Kamaraj's administration.

Also called as Lower Bhavani dam, located on the Bhavani river.  This is the second-largest earthen dam in the world. A huge dam and a beautiful garden is associated with it.

Located in the Kabillarmalai panchayat. The dam is constructed across the river Kaveri where tourists flock in large numbers. Boating is available here and also a children's park is there.

This is an ancient dam built across the river Kaveri.  The dam was originally constructed by the Chola king Karikalan.

A beautiful picnic spot inside the Kalakkad mundanthurai reserve. Boating facilities are available here.

Wonderful picnic spot located near Sathyamangalam. The waterfall formed in the downstream of the kodiveri dam is a wonderful spot with nice views of the falls.

The Manimuthar Dam is situated at the foothills of the scenic Podhigai Hills. It is built on the Thamirabarani River. The area features marvelous natural beauty. The spot where the waters, the mountains, and the sky meet offers a spectacular view.

One of the largest dam in India across Cauvery, which was built in 1934.  There is a park at the base of the dam. This dam provides  irrigation and drinking water facilities for more than 12 districts of Tamilnadu

The dam is built at the location where the Kaveri River leaves its tributary, named River Kollidam. The length of Mokkombu is 685 meters, and its layout was planned by Sir Arthur Cotton. Mukkombu is a beautiful picnic spot in the region. It is also called as the upper dam.

The Papanasam dam is also known as the Karaiyar dam. The dam is used to irrigate  Thirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts.

An artificial water body, situated near the pechiparai village of Kanyakumari. Constructed between  1897 and 1906.   A European engineer was the one who worked behind this beautiful dam.

It is constructed beyond Preumalmalai and Chemmalai. The tourism around the dam is promoted by the Tamil Nadu Department of Tourism. A large number of local people and outsiders visit the dam. There is a bridge without any support of piers on the Ponnaniyaru Dam. It is known as a hanging bridge and offers you the panoramic view of lush green forest and hills. Standing on the bridge, you can see the trains moving on the rails between the hillocks.

Sathanur Dam is formed by Sathanur Reservoir, one of the major dams in Tamil Nadu. It is constructed across the Thenpennai River also called as Pennaiyar River in Thandarampet taluk among Chennakesava Hills.

Siruvani falls is a beautiful waterfall located in the Coimbatore district. There is also a dam associated with this river and waterfalls.  this is a tourist-friendly location in Tamilnadu.

A dam built across the Vaigai river. It provides water for irrigation to the Madhurai district and Dindigul district.