Berijam Lake

Berijam Lake is a reservoir near Kodaikanal town in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, South India. It is at the old site of "Fort Hamilton", in the upper Palani hills. The lake, created by a dam with sluice outlets, is part of a micro–watershed development project. Periyakulam town, 18.7 kilometres (11.6 mi) to the SE, gets its public drinking water from the lake. The lake's water quality is excellent.

Berijam Lake
Water lilies in a shallow bay
Berijam Lake
LocationDindigul district, Tamil Nadu, South India
Coordinates10°11′0″N 77°23′44″E
Lake typeFreshwater reservoir
Catchment area7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi)
Basin countriesIndia
Max. length3 km (1.9 mi)
Surface area24 ha (59 acres)
Water volume2,180,000 m3 (77,000,000 cu ft)
Surface elevation2,165 m (7,103 ft)
SettlementsForest Rest House
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