Servalar Dam, Papanasam, Thirunelveli
Servalar
Reservoir is constructed across Servalar River. This is also a Masonry Gravity
Dam of 450 m long and 53 m high. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 1,225
Mcft. The Power House at the reservoir will have an installed capacity of 20
MW. The Papanasam and Servalar reservoirs are interconnected by a tunnel of
10,886 feet long.
This dam
site is noted for its salubrious climate and atmosphere. This dam is gaining
popularity as a popular tourist spot among the people which was once only
visited by people from nearby places. The amazing surroundings and the climate
of the place make it a more preferable tourist spot. The heavy rains in the
monsoon period restrict the tourist activities. Nature is at its best during
the winter months.
Servalar
Dam is located at about 15 Kms Vickramasingapuram, 68 Kms from
Thirunelveli, 24 Kms from Ambasamudram, 12 Kms from Papanasam, 228 Kms from
Madurai and 153 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Nearest Railway Station is located
at Ambasamudram and Nearest Airport is located at Madurai and
Thiruvananthapuram.
