Bhavanisagar Dam

Bhavanisagar Dam or Lower Bhavani Dam, is located in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India. The dam is constructed on the Bhavani river. It is one of the world's largest earthen dams. The dam is situated some 16 km west of Sathyamangalam, is 17 km North of Punjai Puliampatti, is 35 km from Gobichettipalayam and is 36 km north-east to Mettupalayam.
  • Type of dam: earthen
  • Impounds: Bhavani River
  • Height (foundation): 40 m (130 ft)
  • Height (thalweg): 120 ft (37 m)
  • Length: 8 km (5.0 mi)
  • Creates: Bhavanisagar Reservoir
  • Total capacity: 32.8×10⁹ cu ft (930×10⁶ m³)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org