kallanai dam
39 dams in tamil nadu
Aswan high dam Akasombo dam Inga dam Hendrink dam Kariba dam Cabara dam Kiira dam Kainji dam
At independence, in 1947, there were fewer than 300 large dams in India. By the year 2000 the number had grown to over 4000, more than half of them built between 1971 and 1989. India ranks third in the world in dam building, after US and China. While some of these dams were built primarily for flood control, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation, the primary purpose of most Indian dams remains irrigation.
Aswan high dam, Aswan low dam, itaipu dam, grand coulee dam.
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39 dams in tamil nadu
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This dam is located in India, particularily in Ambasamudram in Tamil Nadu.
Its in Tamil nadu => Salem distic
India Tamil Nadu(trichy) KALLANAI (2000 years old)...........
today about 35 feet by santhosh
Undoubtedly, the "Grand Anicut" dam duilt by the king "Karikaala Chola I" in South India is THE oldest in the world. It was built in 150 A.D. by unhewn stones across the historic river Cauveri. It is 300 meters long and helps in the irrigation of 1,000,000 acres of agricultural land. It is THE only oldest dam still in use by the government of Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
one of the greatest engineering marvels of India. Kallanai dam in Tamil nadu The Grand Anaicut kallannai built by Karikalan Chola in the 2nd century A.D. to harness the waters of the river kaveri. Made of stone, the dam is 329 m long and 20m wide and still very much in use, Additions have been made in the form of a road bridge on top of the dam. This is a good picnic spot , this dam to divert flow to Kollidam, another branch and facilitated irrigation. This also brings to limelight the engineering marvel and the culture and civilization of yester years. This should be declared a heritage site. helps in the irrigation of 1,000,000 acres of agricultural land. It is the only oldest dam still in use by the government of Tamil Nadu, India. The Kallanai is a massive dam of unhewn stone, 1,080 feet long and 60 feet wide, across the main stream of the Kaveri.
Ponmudy Dam is located in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated near the town of Ponmudi, which is known for its scenic hills and natural beauty. The dam is built on the Kallar River and serves primarily for irrigation and water supply purposes in the surrounding areas.
Mullaperiyar. It is constructed across the Periyar river. Its construction started in 1887under the supervision of Benny Cook and opened in 1895 by Lord Wenlock.
The Hirakud Dam Project is the first major multipurpose river valley project in India, after India was liberated from the British rule in 1947.
Mettur Dam is located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is built across the Kaveri River and is one of the largest dams in the state. The dam plays a crucial role in irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control in the region. Additionally, it is a popular tourist destination due to its scenic surroundings.