Urumi 2 Weir' is a small diversion dam constructed across Poyilingalpuzha in Thiruvambady village of Kozhikode district in Kerala, India. The weir is constructed across the Poyilingalpuzha river, downstream of Urumi I power house to divert water to Urumi II power house. This is located in Thiruvambady, 50 km away from Kozhikode town. The water from the reservoir is drawn to the Power House through a power channel 470 m long. The Urumi falls near the dam has become a tourist attraction after the hydro electric project came into existence.
Specifications
LocationLatitude:11⁰22’22”N Longitude:76⁰3’30.4”E Panchayath : Thiruvambady Village : Thiruvambady District : Kozhikode River Basin : Chaliyar River : Poyilingalpuzha Release from Dam to river Taluk through which release flows : Thamarassery Year of completion : 2004 Name of Project : UrumiSHEP Stage II Purpose of Project : Hydro Power Installed capacity of the Project : 3 x 0.8 MW.
Dam Features
Type of Dam : Diversion weir Classification : Weir Maximum Water Level (MWL) : EL 107.1 m Full Reservoir Level ( FRL) : EL 107.1 m Storage at FRL : Diversion only Height from deepest foundation : 5.6m Length : 25.0 m Spillway : Not provided Crest LevelEL 107.1 m River Outlet : Officers in charge & phone No. : Executive Engineer, KG Division, Kakkayam, PIN-673615 Phone.9446008466
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