The Manjalar Dam is a dam across the Manjalar River in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1][2]
| Manjalar Dam | |
|---|---|
 The Manjalar Dam, located in the kodaikanal Hills, Tamil Nadu | |
  Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Coordinates | 10°11′44″N 77°38′01″E / 10.19556°N 77.63361°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner(s) | Tamil Nadu |
| Operator(s) | Tamil Nadu |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Manjalar River |
Across the river at around 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Devadhanapatti bus stand. The dam is situated in Theni District, Manjalar Dam has been constructed for irrigation purposes. Manjalar Dam is at the end of Manjalar Road about 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) north from SH-36 at Devadanapatti town beginning along Kamatchi Amman temple road. Manjalar dam can be viewed from the Kodai Ghat road, en route to Kodaikanal, about 19 kilometres (12 mi) from Batlagundu.[citation needed]
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- ^ Staff Reporter (13 May 2015). "Sothuparai dam continues to surplus thanks to rain". The Hindu.
- ^ K. Raju (29 May 2015). "Water released from Manjalar dam". The Hindu.