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The '''Sathanur Dam''' is one of the major dams constructed across the [[Pennaiyar River]]. Sathanur Dam is constructed across the [[Thenpennai River]] in [[Thandarampet taluk]] among Chennakesava Hills. The dam can be reached by road {{convert|30|km|abbr=on}} from Thiruvannamalai Town. It was constructed in 1958. There is also a large [[crocodile]] farm and a fish grotto. Parks are maintained inside the dam for tourists to visit and the gardens have been used by the film industry.{{citation needed|date=August 2011}}
The '''Sathanur Dam''' is one of the major dams constructed across the [[Pennaiyar River]]. Sathanur Dam is constructed across the [[Thenpennai River]] in [[Thandarampet taluk]] among Chennakesava Hills. The dam can be reached by road {{convert|30|km|abbr=on}} from Thiruvannamalai Town. It was constructed in 1958. There is also a large [[crocodile]] farm and a fish grotto. Parks are maintained inside the dam for tourists to visit and the gardens have been used by the film industry.<ref>http://citypatriots.com/asia/india/tamil-nadu/tiruvannamalai/sathanur-dam</ref>


== Technical details ==
== Technical details ==

Revision as of 03:17, 31 May 2015

Sathanur Dam
Sathanur Dam and Reservoir
Sathanur Dam is located in Tamil Nadu
Sathanur Dam
Location of Sathanur Dam in Tamil Nadu
Official nameSathanur Dam
LocationThandarampet taluk, Tamil Nadu, India
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsPennaiyar River
Height119 feet
Reservoir
CreatesSathanur Reservoir
Total capacity7,321 million cubic feet

The Sathanur Dam is one of the major dams constructed across the Pennaiyar River. Sathanur Dam is constructed across the Thenpennai River in Thandarampet taluk among Chennakesava Hills. The dam can be reached by road 30 km (19 mi) from Thiruvannamalai Town. It was constructed in 1958. There is also a large crocodile farm and a fish grotto. Parks are maintained inside the dam for tourists to visit and the gardens have been used by the film industry.[1]

Technical details

The reservoir has a capacity of 7,321,000,000 cu ft (207,300,000 m3) with a full level of 119 ft (36 m). An area of 7,185 ha (17,750 acres) of land is benefited by the left bank canal and 100 ha (250 acres) of land is benefited by the right bank canal in Thandrampet and Thiruvannamalai blocks.

A view of the park from the bridge across the dam

See also