Bhavanisagar Dam
dam in India
Bhavanisagar Dam or Lower Bhavani Dam, is an earthen dam located in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The dam is constructed on the Bhavani River. The dam is situated some 16 km (9.9 mi) west of Sathyamangalam, and is 35 km (22 mi) from Gobichettipalayam in Erode district.
History
The Lower Bhavani Project was the first major irrigation project initiated in India, after independence, in 1948. It was completed by 1955 and opened for use in 1956. M. A. Eswaran played a key role in getting the government approval for the construction of the dam. The dam was constructed at a cost of ₹210 million (US$2.2 million).
Dimensions
The dam is 9 km (5.6 mi) long by 40 m (130 ft) high. The full reservoir level is 120 ft (37 m) and the dam has a gross storage capacity of 32.8×10^9 cu ft (930×10^6 m3) or 32.81 Tmcft
Hydrography
Bhavanisagar dam is constructed on the Bhavani River. The dam receives water from two main catchment areas in the Western Ghats.
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