Meenar-2 Dam is a concrete, gravity type of dam constructed across the Meenar river which is a tributary of Pamba river in Seethathodu village of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India. This dam is constructed as a part of Sabaigiri Augmentation Scheme.
Sabarigiri Hydro Electric Project ( 340 MW) is the second largest hydro electric project of Kerala and is located in Pathanamthitta district. The reservoir receives water from Meenar-I reservoir and its own catchment. Water from this reservoir is diverted to Pamba Dam through an open channel. Taluks through which release flow are Ranni, Konni, Kozhencherry, Thiruvalla, Chengannur, Kuttanadu, Mavelikara and Karthikappally.
Specifications Panchayath : Seethathodu Classification : MH (Medium Height) River Basin : Pamba Release from Dam to river : Pamba Name of Project : Sabarigiri HEP Maximum Water Level (MWL) : EL 1043.5 m Full Reservoir Level ( FRL) : EL 1041.5 m Storage at FRL : 0.06 Mm3 Crest Level : EL 1041.5 m River Outlet : 1 No., Circular type, 60 cm diameter.
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