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Sathanur Dam completed

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Sathanur Dam completed
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The Sathanur Dam across the Thenpennai river near Tiruvannamalai became operational under the Second Five Year Plan.

The Sathanur Dam was built across the Thenpennai (Pennaiyar) river in Thandarampet taluk, about 30 km from Tiruvannamalai. The project was proposed in the First Five Year Plan, started in 1953 and became operational in 1958. It was inaugurated by Chief Minister K. Kamaraj. The site also became known for its crocodile farm and parks.

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  2. 1957

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  4. 1959

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      Vaigai Dam inaugurated

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