Mattupetty Dam (Madupetty Dam), Kannan Devan Hills in Idukki District, is a storage concrete gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala, India, to conserve water for hydroelectricity. 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, 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.
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See also
List of dams and reservoirs in India Pallivasal Hydro Electric Project
References
External links
MADUPETTY DAM - KSEB Dam Safety Organisation , Kerela State Electricity Board Ltd.