Mettur Dam, Hydroelectric dam in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India
The Mettur Dam stretches 1,615 meters across the Kaveri River, rising to a height of 70.41 meters with massive concrete structures and spillway gates.
British colonial engineers completed the construction of Mettur Dam in 1934, employing over 17,000 workers under the supervision of Vincent Hart.
The dam marks the beginning of agricultural seasons for Tamil Nadu farmers, who depend on its water release for traditional rice and sugarcane cultivation.
The Stanley Reservoir created by the dam provides irrigation water to twelve districts in Tamil Nadu while generating hydroelectric power for the region.
When water levels decrease in the reservoir, visitors can observe the remains of submerged villages, including an old Christian church and Hindu temples.
Location: Salem district
Inception: 1934
Height: 70.41 m
Length: 1,615 m
GPS coordinates: 11.80100,77.80983
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:42
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