Dams in Coimbatore

Name	Description
Amaravathi Dam	The Amaravathi dam is situated some 25 kilometers away from Udumalpet, Coimbatore district. The Amaravathi dam is an average form of reservoir, which has been constructed across the river Cauvery. The dam is erected to a height of 90 feet. The Amaravathi dam is unique because of its outstanding crocodile farm of look. Quite number of tourists makes their visit to Amaravathi dam, to see its attractive structure and this dam has been one among the familiar tourists spot. People traveling to udumalpet can make a visit to the dam as they are really breath-taking. The Amaravathi dam supplies a good amount of water for the purpose of irrigation.
Bhavanisagar Dam	The Bhavani Sagar Dam is located some 80 kilometers away from Coimbatore city, Tamil Nadu. The Bhavani Sagar Dam was built after India getting its independence. Moreover, the dam is considered to be the one among the biggest earthen dams in the country. Bhavani Sagar dam is constructed on Bhavani River, which is merely under the union of Moyar River. Children's can greatly enjoy while the time of their visit, as there is a park specially made to engage the children. The park is cleanly kept under perfect maintenance and it gives a great comfort to kids. The dam is situated some 16 kilometer west to Satyamangalam and 36 kilometer north-east to Mettuppalayam.
Aliyar Dam	Aliyar Dam was constructed in 1962 across the Aliyar river. It is located about 65 Km from Coimbatore and it is found on the foothills of Valparai. Here, Aliyar lake receives water from upper aliyar reservoir through hydro-electric power station in Navamali and the Parambikulam reservoir through a contour canal. Near Aliyar dam, a good-looking park, an aquarium and a mini theme park is being maintained by Tamilnadu Fisheries Corporation. Ambarambalayam Darga is situated at the banks of the river Aliyar.