Waterfalls & Lakes
Shanmuganathi Dam
Dam in Tamil Nadu, India
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About
The Shanmuganathi Dam is built across the Shanmugha River near Rayapanpatty, in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu, southern India. It provides water for irrigation for the dry lands such as Pusarikoundan patti, Appipatti, SukkangalPatti, Vellaiammalpuram, Odaipatti and Sepalakottai of the Theni district. The dam is situated at the foot hill of Meghamalai mountain range just 4 km from Rayapanpatty Village near Uthamapalayam, and just 2km from Anaipatty village.
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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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