Dams in & around Tirunelveli

Dams in & around Tirunelveli

Thirunelveli boasts number of picturesque dams located on the Tamilnadu Kerala border. These dams irrigate hectares of lands in the districts of Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar and Tuticorin. Also these dams serves as an ideal holiday spot with many families preferring to picnic in the lush green surroundings of the dam. These Dams has become an idyllic serene spot for those who want to be away from the hustle bustle of the cities and towns.

Adavinainar Dam, Sengottai

The Adavinainar reservoir is located at the foot of the Western Ghats in Mekkarai village of Shenkottai Taluk in Tirunelveli district.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/adavinainar-dam-sengottai-thirunelveli.html

Gadana Nathi Dam, Sivasailam

Gadana Nathi Reservoir is located at the foot of the Western Ghats in Sivasailam village near Alwarkurichi.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/gadana-nathi-dam-sivasailam-thirunelveli.html

Gundar Dam, Sengottai

Gundar Reservoir is located at the foot of the Western Ghats near the towns of Courtralam and Sengottai.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/gundar-dam-sengottai-thirunelveli.html

Manjuvilai Dam, Kalakkad

Manjuvilai Dam is located near Kalakkad, a Panchayat town in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/manjuvilai-dam-kalakkad-thirunelveli.html

Mekkara Dam, Panpoli

Mekkara Dam is located on the eastern side of the Western Ghats near Panpoli in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/05/mekkara-dam-panpoli-thirunelveli.html

Vadakku Pachayar Dam, Kalakkad

Vadakku Pachayar Dam is located near Kalakkad, a Panchayat town in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/vadakku-pachayar-dam-kalakkad.html

Karaiyar Dam, Papanasam

Karaiyar Dam or Tambraparani dam is located at about 20 Kms from the Town of Papanasam in Thirunelveli district of Tamilnadu.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/karaiyar-dam-papanasam-thirunelveli.html

Manimuthar Dam, Kallidaikurichi

Manimuthar Dam is located near Kallidaikurichi in Ambasamudram Taluk in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/manimuthar-dam-kallidaikurichi.html

Papanasam Dam

Papanasam Dam is located in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. It was built during the British rule and is 5.4 m wide, 265 m long and 240 m high. The Papanasam dam is also known as the Tamirabarani River Dam and has a total catchment area of 147 Sq. Kms. It is actually two dams; Upper dam is called as Karaiyar Dam & Lower Dam is called as Papanasam dam.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/papanasam-dam-thirunelveli.html

Ramanathi Dam, Kadayam

Ramanathi reservoir is located at the foot of the Western Ghats in Kadayam village of Ambasamudram Taluk in Tirunelveli District.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/ramanathi-dam-kadayam-thirunelveli.html

Servalar Dam, Papanasam

Servalar Reservoir is constructed across Servalar River near Papanasam in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/servalar-dam-papanasam-thirunelveli.html

Thalaiyanai Dam, Papanasam

Thalaiyanai Dam is one of the dams near Papanasam which store the waters of the river Thamirabarani. Ambasamudram - Papanasam Upper dam is a major road passing near this dam.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/thalaiyanai-dam-papanasam-thirunelveli.html

Upper Kodayar Dam, Manjolai Hills

Upper Kodayar Dam is located very near to Nalamukku in Manjolai Hills. Kodayar dam which is located in the hills is noted for its wild view. The two power houses in Kodayar-Hydro Kodayar Power House I and Kodayar Power House II generates over 100 MW.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/upper-kodayar-dam-manjolai-hills.html

Kuttiyar Dam, Manjolai Hills

Kuttiyar Dam is another small dam on the way to the Winch station from Kodayar Upper Dam in Manjolai Hills.

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/05/kuttiyar-dam-manjolai-hills.html