Mattupetty Dam
Mattupetty Dam (Madupetty Dam), near Munnar in Idukki District, is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala, India to conserve water for hydroelectricity.[1] It has been a vital source of power yielding along with other such dams, huge revenue to the states. The large amount of perennially available water allows wild animals and birds to flourish. However salinity caused by irrigation and water-logging are of concern to environmentalists.[2]
| Mattupetty Dam മാട്ടുപെട്ടി അണക്കെട്ട് | |
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  Location of Mattupetty Dam മാട്ടുപെട്ടി അണക്കെട്ട് in India  Mattupetty Dam (Kerala)  Mattupetty Dam (Tamil Nadu) | |
| Location | Munnar, Kerala, India |
| Coordinates | 10.106°N 77.124°E |
| Construction began | 1949 |
| Opening date | 1953 |
| Construction cost | ₹2.2 crore (US$310,000) |
| Operator(s) | Government of Kerala |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Mattupetty |
| Total capacity | 55.4 Million Cubic Meter |
| Catchment area | 105 Square kilometer |
| Surface area | 323.75 Hectare |
| Power Station | |
| Hydraulic head | 46.6 meter |
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Om Saravana Bhavan Temple at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala
Munnar is located near the confluence of the mountain streams of Muthirappuzha River, Chanduvarai River and Kundale River. See:map
The reservoir is also known to be one of the visiting grounds of elephants in the region.
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References
- "Munnar". Keralatourism.org. Archived from the original on 18 January 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
- "Keyword is planning". Narmada.org. Retrieved 28 March 2007.
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