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Tamil Nadu Kodiveri Dam
Kodiveri Dam is constructed on Bhavni River in the Gobichettipalayam district of Tamil Nadu state. This dam is located at a short distance of 10 kilometers from Gobichettipalayam on SH 15. The exact date of construction of this dam is not known as no historical evidence is available to this effect. This dam was constructed by the Kings of Mysore in 17th century. It is said that the prisoners of their kingdom worked as labor to construct this dam. A wall was made of 20ft width to protect the dam with a huge water load.This dam is located between the geographical coordinates 11°28′23″N 77°17′47″E. Bhavani River is the main feeder point of this dam.
History
This dam was constructed about 400 years back during the reign of Mysore Kings. Bhavani River had its ways with different ups and downs and the water of the river did not meet the requirement of the farmers of surrounding area. In the mid of 17th century, conditions of drought were aroused in the area and it was decided by the Maharaja that a dam must be created over the Bhavani river to manage the water crisis. Since then, the dam is serving the area with regular and healthy water supply. Irrigation level increased in the surrounding area and the graph of food grain production has also been increased in past. Conditions improved and per capita income of the area recognized as increased. This dam has been taken over as government property during 1937. The rights of this property have been taken over from last Nizam of Hyderabad.
Technical Portion
This dam is made of tough stones and mortars. A sound wall of 20 ft widh has been made as the main wall to bear with the huge water load. Water discharge regulators have been provided with a free flowing capacity of water without harming the surrounding areas. Thick Iron Bars and Lead were utilized in the construction to provide a long lasting support. There are two channels have been developed on either side of the dame to initiate canals. Two channels namely Arakkan Kottai Channel and Thadapalli Channel are established at both the flanks. Gobichettipalayam has the fertile area but because of the irrigation received from this dam. Farming of Sugarcane is done here at large scale.
Attraction
Lush greenery and forestry around the dam is viewable. Transportation to this spot is also easily available as this area is located on state highway No 15. Connectivity is well either by road or by rail. Nearest railway station is Erode Junction which is located at 38 kilometers from here. By air access is also possible as Coimbatore is the nearest airport at 74 kilometers. Better road transport facilities are available to reach this dam. Gobichettipalayam is a municipality and thus there are no problems of transportation.
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