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Varattu Pallam Dam is an artificial dam constructed in hills 12 km (7.5 mi) from Anthiyur in the Erode District. This dam irrigates nearby areas. A mountain road from Anthiyur leads to Kollegal. Storage capacity of this reservoir is 1.39 TMC. This is the one of place who Hits 1200 MM rain in erode district. with canals and tanks that have ayacut areas totalling about 5,500 acres water holding capacity[1]
Varattupallam Dam | |
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Country | India |
Location | Erode, Tamil Nadu |
Purpose | Water supply, irrigation |
Status | Operational |
Varattu pallam dam is located next to the forest area. Hence the movement of wild animals like deer, bison, monkeys and birds is high. In the afternoon and evening, herds of elephants come to the dam to drink water. Extra attention is needed at such times.[2] A large number of wild animals like elephant, deer, leopard, wildebeest, porcupine, leopard live in Varattu pallam dam forest area near Andhiur in Erode district. Elephants and deers come to Varattu pallam dam in 3 times morning, noon and evening to drink water. It will be a sight to behold.[2]
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