The Maskeliya Oya (translated into Maskeliya River from Sinhala) is a major upstream tributary of the Kelani River in Sri Lanka. This long tributary originates in the hills of the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, before passing through the Maskeliya Reservoir. The Maskeliya Oya converges with the Kehelgamu Oya at Kalugala, forming the long Kelani River. The river is heavily used for hydroelectric power generation.
Features on the river The following table lists the major features along the Maskeliya Oya, from its origins further upstream. Some dams hold back water, and transfer a percentage of it to hydroelectric power stations located further downstream, via tunnels.
Type Subject Location Waterfall Fairlawn Falls Reservoir Maskeliya Reservoir Dam Maskeliya Dam Power station Canyon Hydroelectric Power Station Dam Canyon Dam Waterfall Laxapana Falls Power station New Laxapana Hydroelectric Power Station Power station Old Laxapana Hydroelectric Power Station Dam Laxapana Dam Power station Polpitiya Hydroelectric Power Station Dam Broadlands Dam Confluence Kelani River
See also List of dams and reservoirs in Sri Lanka List of rivers of Sri Lanka
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