Papanasam Dam - Ambasamudram

Papanasam Dam is a reservoir, famous picnic spot located near the Papanasam Falls (also known as Agastiyar Falls). The reservoir is also known as the Papanasam Lower Dam, which is built on the river of Tambaraparani (Tamirabarani). The dam was built during 1942 by the British rulers, measuring 744 feet long, 5.4 meters wide and 200 feet high. The water is spread over an area of 2.24 Sq. miles with a total dam capacity of 5500 million Cu. Ft. During overflow, the water is flooded out at a rate of 8000 Cu. Ft. per second to keep the dam in tact.

Karaiyar Dam - Ambasamudram

Karaiyar Dam (also known as Tambaraparani or Tamirabarani Dam) is a reservoir built on the river of Tamirabarani. It is located at just 20 km from the town of Papanasam. The dam is part of the Kalakad Mundanthurai (Mundandurai) Tiger Reserve, which is one of the largest of its kind in the country. Karaiyar Dam is also known as Papanasam Upper Dam located nearly 25km away from the Papanasam Falls, while the Papanasam Lower Dam is located close to the Papanasam Falls.