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Kulamavu Saddle Dam (Right Bank)
Kulamavu Saddle Dam (RIght Bank) is an Earthen Dam constructed across Kilivallithodu at Arakkulam village in Idukki District of Kerala, India. It is One of the two saddle dams constructed to augment Idukki reservoir. Dam has a height of and a length of . It is a Rolled earth filled dam which has no Spillways or river outlets Specifications *Location Latitude:9⁰48’5”N *Longitude:76⁰53’E *Panchayath Arakkulam *Village Arakkulam *District Idukki *River Basin Periyar *River Kilivallithodu *Release from Dam to river NA *Taluk through which release flows NA *Year of completion 1977 *Name of Project Idukki HEP *Purpose of Project Hydro Power Project Identification Code ( PIC) Nil ;Dam Features *Type of Dam Rolled earth fill *Classification : Saddle Dam *Maximum Water Level (MWL) EL 2408.50 ft. ( 734.30 m) *Full Reservoir Level ( FRL) EL 2403.00 ft. ( 732.62 m) *Storage at FRL 1996.30 Mm3 *Height from deepest foundation *Length *Spillway No spillway *Crest Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dams In Kerala
A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, aquaculture, and navigability. Hydropower is often used in conjunction with dams to generate electricity. A dam can also be used to collect or store water which can be evenly distributed between locations. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees (also known as dikes) are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. The earliest known dam is the Jawa Dam in Jordan, dating to 3,000 BC. The word ''dam'' can be traced back to Middle English, and before that, from Middle Dutch, as seen in the names of many old cities, such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam. History Ancient dams Early dam building took place in Mesopotamia and the Middle East. Dams were us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
