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Sunday 20 November 2011

Sathanur Dam

Sathanur Dam is one of the Major Dam Constructed across Pennaiyar River. The dam can be reached by road 30 km from Thiruvannamalai Town. This Dam was constructed during the year 1958. Sathanur Dam is the oldest hero in Cinema Industry. All the films in midst of 1960-1980 was shouted here. Beautiful parks were maintained here with lawns and parks. A mini zoo is maintained inside the park area to enjoy the Children.

One swimming pool is maintained inside the dam to enjoy the tourist during the visit to dam. A large Crocodile farm and a fish grotta is maintained here to know the life of Crocodile and fish culture. A visit to Sathanur Dam is a useful one to the Engineering students who want to know about the irrigation structures, Sathanur Dam is one of the oldest and beautiful dam here to be visited.


Sathanur Dam is constructed across the Thenpennai River in Chengam Taluk among Chennakesava Hills.  It has a capacity of 7321 million cubic feet (Full level 119 feet).   An area of 7183 hec. of Land is benefited by the left bank canal and 905 hec. of land is benefited by the right bank canal in Thandrampet and Thiruvannamalai Blocks.  This is one of the best picnic place in our District. The Beautiful Garden with colorful statues are also available in it.  This Garden is one of the Famous Cine Shooting Spot in South India.

Different Views of the Dam





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