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.