Official name Kodiveri anaicut Purpose Irrigation Opening date 17th century Impound Bhavani River | Country India Status In use Owner Government of Tamil Nadu | |
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Location Periyakodiveri, Gobichettipalayam Taluk, Tamil Nadu Similar Bhavanisagar Dam, Varattupallam Dam, Bannari Amman Temple, Pariyur Kondathu Kaliamman, Sangameswarar Temple | ||
Kodiveri dam near gobi
Kodiveri Dam, is located on the Bhavani river near Gobichettipalayam in Western Tamil Nadu. The dam is situated along the State Highway 15 about 15 km (9.3 mi) from Gobichettipalayam towards Sathyamangalam.
Contents
- Kodiveri dam near gobi
- Map of Kodiveri Dam
- Kodiveri dam nice view
- History
- Hydrography
- Recreation
- References
Map of Kodiveri Dam
Kodiveri dam nice view
History
It was constructed by Kongalvan in the year 1125 AD. Creating the dam consisted of carving a 20-foot wall of rock. The stones were then interlocked with iron bars and lead was used as mortar. These features, however, are not visible except in the dry season when the water level in the river drops considerably.
Hydrography
The dam is built on the Bhavani river. Two channels arise from the dam, Arakkankottai on the northern side of Bhavani river and Thadapalli on the southern side. Lands north of Gobichettipalayam are irrigated by Thadapalli channel and cultivation of sugarcane and paddy are predominant in this area. The dam irrigates an area of 24,504 acres (9,916 ha).
Recreation
The dam is a popular tourist spot. The park, associated play area and coracle rides are the main attractions.