Near the dam, the Government of Tamil Nadu has constructed an Agricultural Research Station to research the cultivation of various crops, including rice, sorghum, black gram, cowpea and cotton.

The dam is the lifeline of farmers in six districts, namely Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Sivagangai, Virudhunagar and Ramanathapuram.

[6] A small park that has a children’s play area is maintained on both sides of the dam.

A musical dancing fountain functions between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM on weekends and during government holidays.

It is operated by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO).