Bhavanisagar Dam coimbatore

Bhavanisagar Dam coimbatore

 

Bhavanisagar Dam and Reservoir also called Lower Bhavani Dam, is located on the Bhavani River in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, India. The dam is situated some 16 km (9.9 mi) west to Sathyamangalam, is 35 km (22 mi) from Gobichettipalayam and is 36 km (22 mi) north-east to Mettupalayam.

 

Bhavanisagar dam is constructed on Bhavani River, which is merely under the union of Moyar River. The dam is considered to be among the biggest earthen dams in the country.Bhavanisagar dam is the second largest dam in Tamil Nadu.

 

The dam is used to divert water to the Lower Bhavani Project Canal.The Dam was constructed during post independent period from 1948 to 1955. The construction cost of the dam was 21.00 Crores.

 

Bhavanisagar dam is a Multi-Purpose Dam. It is used to store water for irrigation, generate electricity, supply drinking water, control flood and control the silt formation in the downstream river.

 

Bhavanisagar Dam  Dimensions :

 

Bhavanisagar dam length is 8km, Dam height is 40m or 130 ft, The full reservoir level is 37 metres or 120 ft. Total capacity of reservoir 32.8×109 cu ft,Installed capacity of Reservoir   32 MW or 43,000 hp. 

 

Bhavanisagar Dam water supply Canals :  Bhavanisagar dam supplies water to two canals (a) Kalingarayan Canal which in turn feeds Arakkankottai and Thadampalli channels (b) Lower Bhavani Project 

 

Bhavanisagar Dam Hydro Electric Power Plants : Bhavanisagar dam had two hydroelectric power stations, one on the east bank canal and the other on the Bhavani River. East power station has a capacity of 8 megawatts totaling to a capacity of 16,000 megawatts .

 

Bhavanisagar Dam park :  At the side of the dam there is a well-continue park specially made to engage the children. The park is cleanly kept under perfect maintenance and it gives a great comfort to kids.

 

kids' play area with a train ride, swing, and Columbus ride. There is also a short boat trip facility and a simple dining area for visitors. Each person needs to pay Rs.5 to enter the park.

 

This amazing dam site provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. If you are passionate about fishing, you can catch fresh fish directly from the dam. Toilet facilities are also available there inside.

 

Bhavani Sagar Dam Timings : 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

Best Time to Visit Bhavani Sagar Dam : November to February

 

How to reach Bhavani Sagar Dam :

 

By Road : Bhavani Sagar Dam is located at 16 kilometres west to Sathyamangalam, 35 kilometres from Gobichettipalayam and 36 kilometres north-east to Mettupalayam. You can take a bus from Erode or Coimbatore to Bhavani Sagar Dam.

 

By Rail : Erode Junction, is about 30 kilometers away.

 

By Air : Coimbatore International Airport, about 59 km away.