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Mattupetty Dam (Madupetty Dam), near
*Latitude : 10⁰ 06′ 23 ” N
*Longitude: 77⁰ 07′ 26” E
*Panchayath : Madupetty
*Village : KDH Village
*District : Idukki
*River Basin : Muthirapuzha
*River : Muthirapuzha
*Release from Dam to river : Muthirapuzha
*Type of Dam : Free-Fall Gravity
*Construction : Rebar-Reinforced Concrete
* Classification : HH ( High Height)
* Full Reservoir Level ( FRL): EL 1599.59 m
* Full Reservoir Level ( FRL) : EL 1599.59 m
* Storage at FRL : 55.23 Mm3
* Height from deepest foundation : 83.35 m
* Length : 237.74 m
*Spillway : Ogee type- 3 Nos. Radial gates, each of size 6.70 x 4.95 m
Munnar is located near the confluence of the mountain streams of Muthirappuzha River, Chanduvarai River and Kundale River.
The reservoir is also known to be one of the visiting grounds of elephants in the region.
File:Madupetty.jpg, Maduppetty dam
File:Mattupetty Dam reservoir, near Munnar, Kerala.jpg, Munnar Dam
File:Mattupetti Panorama-1.jpg, Munnar Dam
File:Panoramic View of Mattupetty Dam, Munnar, Kerala, India.jpg, Munnar dam Panoramic view
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File:View of Mattupetty Dam reservoir.jpg
File:Mattuppetty Dam - മാട്ടുപ്പെട്ടി അണക്കെട്ട്-3.JPG, Munnar Dam entrance
Munnar
Munnar () is a town located in the Idukki district of the southwestern States and union territories of India, Indian state of Kerala. Munnar is situated at around above mean sea level, in the Western Ghats mountain range. This ancient plantat ...
in Idukki District, is a storage concrete gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala
Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile ...
, India
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since ...
to conserve water for hydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity, or hydroelectric power, is Electricity generation, electricity generated from hydropower (water power). Hydropower supplies 15% of the world's electricity, almost 4,210 TWh in 2023, which is more than all other Renewable energ ...
. It has been a vital source of power and huge revenue for Idukki District. The large amount of perennially available water allows wild animals and birds to flourish.
Construction of the dam was led by E.U. Philipose, Superintending Engineer, Kerala State Electricity Board. The height of the dam is and the length is . Taluks through which the release flows are Udumpanchola, Devikulam, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, Kunnathunadu, Aluva
Aluva () is a Municipalities of Kerala, municipality and a northern suburb of the city of Kochi in Kerala. It is located about north of the city centre.
Aluva is known for the Aluva Sivarathri festival, Sivarathri festival, which is celebra ...
, Kodungalloor and Paravur.
Specifications
*Latitude : 10⁰ 06′ 23 ” N
*Longitude: 77⁰ 07′ 26” E
*Panchayath : Madupetty
*Village : KDH Village
*District : Idukki
*River Basin : Muthirapuzha
*River : Muthirapuzha
*Release from Dam to river : Muthirapuzha
*Type of Dam : Free-Fall Gravity
*Construction : Rebar-Reinforced Concrete
* Classification : HH ( High Height)
* Full Reservoir Level ( FRL): EL 1599.59 m
* Full Reservoir Level ( FRL) : EL 1599.59 m
* Storage at FRL : 55.23 Mm3
* Height from deepest foundation : 83.35 m
* Length : 237.74 m
*Spillway : Ogee type- 3 Nos. Radial gates, each of size 6.70 x 4.95 m
Munnar is located near the confluence of the mountain streams of Muthirappuzha River, Chanduvarai River and Kundale River.
The reservoir is also known to be one of the visiting grounds of elephants in the region.
Gallery
See also
* List of dams and reservoirs in India * Pallivasal Hydro Electric ProjectReferences
External links
* , Kerela State Electricity Board Ltd. Hydroelectric power stations in Kerala Dams in Idukki district Dams completed in 1953 1953 establishments in India 20th-century architecture in India {{India-dam-stub