| Mettur Dam Facts | |
|---|---|
| Dam Name | Mettur Dam |
| State Name | Tamil Nadu |
| Type of dam | Gravity, Masonry |
| Operated by | Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd. |
| Nearest Town | Mettur |
| Impounds | Kaveri |
| District Name | Salem |
| Catchment Area | 163000 sq. miles. |
| Lat / Long | 11.801223, 77.809890 |
| Total Storage Capacity | 77,500,000 million ft3 |
| Purpose | Multipurpose |
| Construction began | In 1925 |
| Opening date | In 1934 |
| Power Generation Capacity | 250 MW |
| Height | 120 ft |
| Length | 5,600 ft |
| Dam Volume Content | 1546 Tcm |
| Spillway Gates | 16 |
| Creates | Stanley Reservoir |
| Project | Mettur Hydro Electrical Power Project |
Last Updated on : October 14, 2025
