Built in May 1934, taking about nine years to complete, it is one of the largest dams in India and also in Tamil Nadu. This dam is located across the river Kaveri receiving inflows from Kabini Dam and Krishna Raja Sagara Dam in Karnataka.
Mettur Dam provides drinking water facilities to about 12 districts of Tamil Nadu and hence has been regarded as life and livelihood-giving asset of Tamil Nadu.
Mettur Dam Highlights
| Particular | Details |
| Name | Mettur Dam |
| Height | 1700 meters |
| Timings | 9 am - 6 pm |
| Parking | Available |
Things to explore at the Mettur dam
- You can take a walk through the bridge, which is constructed near the dam and enjoy the view.
- Experience light show over the fountains during the evening.
- There is a Dam Park located opposite to the Mettur dam, where you can relax and enjoy some quality time with friends and family.
- Enjoy some good food at the cafeteria in the Mettur Park.
Mettur Dam Park
There is a big park located opposite to the Mettur Dam where you can relax and spend time having food. There is a large kids play area / children's park with many rides and activities for kids to enjoy.
Mettur Dam Park Ticket Price
| Particular | Details |
| Entry Fee | Rs. 10 |
| Mobile Charges | Rs. 10 |
| Camera Charges | Rs. 50 |
Distance Between Yercaud to Mettur
| Particular | Details |
| Distance between Yercaud to Mettur by Road is | 80 Kms |
| Travel Time from Yercaud to Mettur by Road is | 2 hrs approximately |
What people are saying about mettur Dam and Park
It is a nice place for family trip especially with kids- Sargunan
The place needs maintenance in terms of public toilet or the architect- Vignesh
Method and Park is a nice place to enjoy what plan for picnic- Varun
There is a large play area for children to spend some good time- Selvan
Other Places to Visit in Yercaud
| Yercaud Lake | Peeku Park |
| Manjakuttai View Point | Karadiyur View Point |
| Cauvery Peak | Sky Park |
| Pagoda Point | Shevaroy Temple |
