Types of dams in tamilnadu
Tamil Nadu has various types of dams, including major ones like Mettur and Bhavani Sagar , with types ranging from earthen and gravity masonry to gravity & masonry and earthen/gravity & masonry. Major dams serve purposes like irrigation, hydropower, and drinking water, and include famous examples like the Mettur Dam, Aliyar Reservoir, and Vaigai Dam. Types of dams by material and design Earthen: Constructed from earth and soil. Gravity and Masonry: Built with concrete or stone, relying on their weight to hold back water. Earthen/Gravity & Masonry: Dams that are a combination of both earthen and gravity/masonry types. Examples of major dams in Tamil Nadu Aliyar Reservoir: An earthen/gravity & masonry dam located on the Aliyar River in Coimbatore district. Amaravathi Dam: An earthen/gravity & masonry dam built across the Amaravathi River, a tributary of the Kaveri. Bhavanisagar Dam: A major dam constructed ...