• Jan 25 2016
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METTUR DAM

The Mettur Dam is one of the largest dams in india and the largest in Tamil Nadu, located across the river Cauvery where it enters the plains.There is a park at the base of the dam called Ellis Park maintained by the Tamil Nadu Public Works Department.It provides irrigation and drinking water facilities for more than 12 districts of Tamilnadu and hence is revered as the life and livelihood-giving asset of Tamil Nadu.The total length of the dam is 1,700 metres (5,600 ft). The maximum level of the dam is 120 ft (37 m) and the maximum capacity is 93.47 tmc ft.A Hydro Electric and Thermal Power Stations are located in this town. It is an industrial centre for Aluminium and Chemical products. The 75-foot Platinum Jubilee Tower at Mettur dam serves as a good view tower.The place is open all around the year and you can plan a visit anytime. However, the best time to visit is from October to March.