Stanley Reservoir

Stanley Reservoir (also known as Mettur dam) located in Salem District of Tamil Nadu is one of largest fishing reservoirs in South India. It was completed in 1934 and was named after Lieutenant Colonel Sir George Frederick Stanley GCSI GCIE CMG, who served as the Governor of Madras from 1929 to 1934. Its main source of water is the River Kaveri (Cauvery).[1] Three minor tributaries – Palar, Chennar and Thoppar – enter the Kaveri on its course above Stanley Reservoir. The water is retained by the Mettur Dam, Tamil Nadu.

Water catchment area of Stanley reservoir

Stanley Reservoir
View of Mettur dam
Location of the reservoir within Tamil Nadu
Location of the reservoir within Tamil Nadu
Stanley Reservoir
LocationSouth India
Coordinates11°54′N 77°50′E
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsRiver Kaveri minor tributaries: Palar, Chennar and Thoppar above Stanley Reservoir
Basin countriesIndia

The Stanley Reservoir is one of the largest of its kind in India[2] with a total capacity of (93.47 Tmcft).(2,146,071 acre ft).[3] The creation of the reservoir caused the submersion of two villages, all of whose inhabitants were relocated to Mettur.

The total length of the dam is 1700 meters. The Mettur Hydro Electric power project is also quite large. The dam, the park, the major hydroelectric power stations and hills on all sides make Mettur a tourist attraction.

References
  1. PTI, DECCAN CHRONICLE (15 November 2021). "Entire inflow into Stanley reservoir being discharged after heavy rains". Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  2. "Top 12 Largest Water Reservoirs in India". Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  3. PTI (12 October 2022). "Tamil Nadu: Stanley reservoir in Mettur reaches full capacity, flood alert sounded in delta districts". Retrieved 29 November 2022.


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