18 November 2017: The
Amaravathi Dam was constructed across theAmaravathi River located around 25 kilometres from Udumalpet in the
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary,
The associated reservoir is 9.31 square kilometres (3.59 sq mi) in area
and 33.53 metres (110.0 ft) deep. The dam was built primarily for
irrigation and flood control. It also generates four megawatts of hydel power. It is notable for the
significant population of
mugger crocodiles living in its reservoir and catchment basin.
We
had breakfast at Udumalpet before proceeding to the Dam.We reached the
dam site around 11.00 am.It was a sunny day and we could capture some
exceptional images. Due to fierce sun shine the coracles or parisals
were not operating.Views of the reservoir and adjoining mountain range in the background are spectacular and breathtaking.
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| View of downstream canal from the Dam |
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| Water sloshing into the downstream canal. This canal was excavated by students from Coimbatore as part of their youth camp activity in 1955 |
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| A rhesus monkey in pensive mood sitting atop a lattice wall |
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| Downstream of the dam - Amaravati river |
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| The Amravati Dam |
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