Waterfalls & Lakes
Mukkadal Dam
Dam in Tamil Nadu, India
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About
Mukkadal dam is built across the Vambaru River located in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is located near Thuvarankadu Village in Kanyakumari District. The district capital and nearby town Nagercoil is located 10 km (6.2 mi) from the dam. It was built in 1945 by Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, the King of Travancore. The dam is a natural earthen dam constructed using clay and granite stones.
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Things to do here
- Visit after the monsoon for the fullest flow
- Stay behind barriers; rocks are slippery
- Ask about boating where it is allowed
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Location
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