Stanley Reservoir
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The Stanley Reservoir is one of the largest of its kind in India with a total capacity of (93.47 Tmcft).(2,146,071 acre ft). The creation of the reservoir caused the submersion of two villages, all of whose inhabitants were relocated to Mettur.
The total length of the dam is 1700 meters. The Mettur Hydro Electric power project is also quite large. The dam, the park, the major hydroelectric power stations and hills on all sides make Mettur a tourist attraction.
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