Amaravathi Dam

Amaravathi Dam is a dam and reservoir built across the Amaravathi River, a tributary of the Kaveri, at Amaravathinagar about 25 km south of Udumalpet in Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu. Constructed in 1957, it provides irrigation, flood control and hydroelectric power. The reservoir set against the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats is noted for its scenic waters, landscaped park and adjacent crocodile farm.

Visitors can expect a large reservoir with views of the Western Ghats and Anamalai Hills, an earthen and masonry dam structure, a well-maintained park with lawns and seating on the dam premises, and the Amaravathi Crocodile Farm located nearby. The area offers viewpoints over the water, opportunities for photography and leisurely walks, and seasonal boating when water levels permit. The surroundings are semi-forested with birdlife and calm waters.

Amaravathi Dam was constructed in 1957 across the Amaravathi River during the tenure of Chief Minister K. Kamaraj to provide irrigation for Tiruppur and Coimbatore districts, flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The dam is 2,205 metres long with a reservoir capacity of about 4 TMC ft and supports irrigation over 47,000 acres. A crocodile breeding centre was established at the dam in 1975.