…
a continuation post to Thamaraipakkam Shiva temple – apart of Pulicat Heritage
Visit
25th February
2017.
This
Check dam at Thamaraipakkam was constructed to divert the Kosasthalaiyar river
to Sholavaram and Puzhal reservoirs for the Chennai’s drinking water needs. The
check dam was constructed during the year 1868 CE with a sill level of 6640 and
the crest level is 7240. There are 15 nos of manually operated sluice gates to
divert the water to Puzhal reservoir The length of the sluice is 624
feet. Laterite stones are used for the construction of the sluice.
The
check dam has automatic level control shutters to hold the water up to 15 feet.
In addition to this it has 4 manually operated shutters to release water in to
Kosasthalaiyar River. Of this 5 shutters are constructed 1928-1929 CE.
A
PWD office was constructed in the year 1915 with a rain water measuring system which are in dilapidated condition.
LOCATION: CLICK
HERE
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to be continued ( Thirukandalam ( Thirukkallil )Shiva temple )
---OM
SHIVAYA NAMA---
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