Mettur Dam
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The Mettur Dam is one of the largest dams in India, built during colonial rule, and the largest in Tamil Nadu, located across the river Kaveri where it enters the plains. Built in 1934, it took nine y
Mettur dam
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River Cauvery crossing Mettur Dam
Architect of Mettur Dam Colonel W.M. Ellis, C.I.E, R.E
Stanley Reservoir
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Stanley Reservoir located in Salem District of Tamil Nadu is one of largest fishing reservoirs in South India. It was completed in 1934 and was named after Lieutenant Colonel Sir George Frederick Stan
Mettur Dam
…in the Kollegal taluk of Chamarajanagar district of the state of Karnataka. The total length of the dam is 1,700 metres (5,600 ft). The dam creates Stanley Reservoir. The Mettur Hydro Electrical power project is also quite large. The dam, the park, the major hydroelectric power stations, and hills on all sides make…
Water catchment area of Stanley reservoir