A long-pending demand of farmers to divert surplus Cauvery water from Mayanur barrage to the Ponnaniyar dam in Manapparai is likely to fructify soon.
About Ponnaniyar Dam:
It is located in the Kadavur hill region of Karur district, Tamil Nadu, near Pooncholai village.
Built between the Perumalmalai and Semmalai mountains in 1976, the Ponnaniyar dam has its downstream in the Trichy district.
The dam is built across the Ponnaniyar River, which is a tributary of the Kaveri
It is a concrete gravity dam with a storage capacity of 120 million cubic feet (mcft).
Its principal purpose is irrigation. The reservoir is important for agricultural lands in the surrounding region.
The dam's water also supplies the nearby towns and villages, ensuring a regular supply of drinking water for the people.
Dense forests, home to various wildlife, such as elephants, gaurs, sloth bears, sambar deer, and several species of birds and reptiles, surround the dam.
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