Kallanai Dam
Location: Tiruchirapalli District, Tamil Nadu .
Founded in: 2nd Century AD
Status: In operation
Industry: SPECIALIZED STRUCTURES (Dam)
Founded in: 2nd Century AD
Status: In operation
Industry: SPECIALIZED STRUCTURES (Dam)
Built by the Chola king Karikalan. It is one of the oldest water-regulator structures in the world (4th oldest in the world) which is still in use, this dam exemplifies the amazing engineering marvels of India.
Built around 2,000 years ago across the Kaveri River in Tiruchirapalli District, Tamil Nadu, by Karikala Chola, the dam was constructed to divert the river to the delta districts thereby boosting irrigation and avoiding loss of crops due to floods.The dam though very old has a strong foundation and a solid structure. It is still in excellent condition and is used as a major irrigation dam in Tamil Nadu. The dam has also been an inspiration for many recent modern day dams due to its amazing engineering.
Built around 2,000 years ago across the Kaveri River in Tiruchirapalli District, Tamil Nadu, by Karikala Chola, the dam was constructed to divert the river to the delta districts thereby boosting irrigation and avoiding loss of crops due to floods.The dam though very old has a strong foundation and a solid structure. It is still in excellent condition and is used as a major irrigation dam in Tamil Nadu. The dam has also been an inspiration for many recent modern day dams due to its amazing engineering.
Sources:
1.https://www.thebetterindia.com/12031/dam-standing-tall-2000-years/
2.http://sangamhotels.com/kallanai-dam-trichy/
3.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallanai_Dam
4.https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g317098-d3279199-Reviews-Kallanai_Dam Tiruchirappalli_Tiruchirappalli_District_Tamil_Nadu.html
1.https://www.thebetterindia.com/12031/dam-standing-tall-2000-years/
2.http://sangamhotels.com/kallanai-dam-trichy/
3.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallanai_Dam
4.https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g317098-d3279199-Reviews-Kallanai_Dam Tiruchirappalli_Tiruchirappalli_District_Tamil_Nadu.html