Kodiveri dam

The Waterfalls formed by the downstream of Kodiveri Dam is a wonderful spot with nice views of the falls (close to the dam). Since the falls are not heavy, anyone can easily reach bottom of the falls and enjoy. Bathing & swimmings in the pool at bottom of the falls is a memorable experience. You can also get a wide variety of fishes to eat. Bobbing in the water on a coracle is one option, though the rate for a ride will depend on one’s capacity to bargain. The lake is 150 metres long and one can sit back to enjoy the grass scented breeze. Going in the coracle little interior, one can see fisherfolk in action, laying nets for the next morning’s catch. On the other end of the bank of Kodiveri, tourists would be tempted to snap off delicious looking green mangoes that hang tantalisingly close.


The entrance to the anicut at Kodiveri is a study in stunning contrast. On one side of the bridge, water flows without as much as a ripple. The other side, it gushes with bottled fury. Walk a little further to reach a vast expanse of water, and see it force itself through a layered surface shaped out of a rock face, taking on the shape of two frothy mini waterfalls (thanks to the 4.6 meter drop down stream). Waiting bathers shout with joy under the spray.


The Kodiveri falls & Dam is situated on the Sathyamangalam – Gobi Chetty Palayam route. It is around 75 Kms from Coimbatore and 70 Kms from Erode, At a distanceof 13 KM from Sathyamangalam. One needs to get down at Kodiveri and walk for around two KM, to reach the falls. Local busses are available from Sathy. Kodiveri Dam & Waterfalls is a wonderful picnic spot situated near Satyamangalam in Erode district (20 Kms from Bannari Mariamman Temple).

Constructed on Bhavani River, the Dam provides irrigation water for over 25000 hectars of land. There is a beautiful Park developed at bottom of the dam with many attractions.

The entrance to the Kodiveri falls is available on both sides of the Bhavani river. One can hire this round boat to go from one side to another. It seems people can also walk across the river (just above the falls) but that seemed too risky!



History:

The stones were then interlocked with iron bars and lead was used as mortar. These features, however, are not visible except in the dry season when the water level in the river drops considerably. Two channels arise from the dam, one is on the northern side of Bhavani River and the other on the southern side viz “Arakkan Kottai Channel” and “Thadapalli Channel” respectively. Lands to the North of Gobichettipalayam are fertile due to the flow of the Thadapalli channel. Cultivation of sugarcane and paddy are predominant in this area. The lush green fields are also a pleasure to watch.



During British rule, some improvements were carried out without tampering the original design. Water from the dam is let into the anicut in the summer months, when the depth can reach as much as 10 feet. During the rest of the year, rainwater feeds it. It is only recently that people seem to have woken up to the temptations of
Kodiveri

Timings: All days

Entry Fee: 5 Rs

Distance (From Coimbatore): 75 Kms

Commonly Visited From: Coimbatore

Place Location: Near Satyamangalam





Transportation Options: Cab / Bus from sathyamangalam