Poondi Dam

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Poondi Dam
Poondi Dam

Poondi Dam - Location details

Poondi Dam, Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu

Poondi Dam - History details

Constructed in 1944 across the Kosasthalaiyar River, Poondi Dam (Sathyamoorthy Sagar) is a major water source for Chennai. Its creation involved relocating an ancient Chola-era temple. The reservoir spans 3,231 Mcft and is vital for irrigation and flood control. Nearby, prehistoric sites and Gudiyam caves highlight its archaeological significance.

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