This dam constructed across the Siruvani River, is for supplying drinking water to the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.

Muthikulam hill is situated on the eastern side of the dam.

The famous 150-year-old Pattiyar Bungalow is on the banks of the Siruvani Reservoir.

An agreement was executed in August 1973 between the state Governments for drinking water supply to Coimbatore town and neighbouring areas from the Siruvani Dam.

[2][3][4] The gross storage capacity of the dam is 9 tmc ft[5]