- Bhavani Sagar Dam is constructed over Bhavani river in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India.
- This dam is recognized as one of the largest earthen dams in the world.
- The construction of the dam began in 1948 and was completed in 1955. The dam is open for use from 1956.
- The dam is 8 km long and 135 ft high.
- Two hydroelectric power stations are installed over the dam region, each with a power generation capacity of 8 MW.