Varattupallam Dam

Varattupallam Dam is an irrigation dam located near Anthiyur in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, built across the Varattupallam River amid forested foothills of the Eastern Ghats near Bargur Hills. Surrounded by scrub forest and agricultural lands, it stores water for irrigation and offers scenic reservoir views. The site is noted for its tranquil natural setting, seasonal water levels, and as a quiet picnic and sightseeing spot for visitors from Anthiyur, Bhavani and Erode.

Visitors can expect a small reservoir set amid low forested hills and scrubland on the outskirts of Anthiyur. The dam structure, earthen embankment and spillway are viewable from approach roads, with open views of the water spread when water levels are good. Surroundings are rural and quiet with agricultural fields, hill slopes and natural vegetation. There are open areas for walking, photography and picnicking. Facilities are basic and the experience is primarily nature and landscape sightseeing.

Varattupallam Dam was constructed across the Varattupallam River to provide irrigation and water storage for agricultural lands in Anthiyur Taluk of Erode district. Managed by the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, it supports irrigation for surrounding villages and helps in groundwater recharge in this semi-arid foothill region.