Idukki Dam
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| Coordinates | 9°51′01″N 76°58′01″E / 9.85028°N 76.96694°E |
The Idukki Dam, located in Kerala, India, is currently the 14th largest arch dam in Asia, at 555 feet in height. The dam stands between the two mountains - Kuravanmala (839 feet) and Kurathimala (925 feet). It was constructed and is owned by the Kerala State Electricity Board.
It is built on the Periyar River, in the ravine between the Kuravan and Kurathi Hills in Kerala, India. At 167.68 meters, it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia. It started generating power on 4 October 1975.[1] Technically, the dam type is a concrete double, curvature parabolic, thin arc dam.[2]
This dam was constructed along with two other dams at Cheruthony and Kulamavu. Together, the three dams have created an artificial lake that is 60 km² wide. The stored water is used to produce electricity at the Moolamattom Power house, which is located inside nearby rocky caves. The Government of Canada aided in the building of the dam with long term loans and grants.[1]
Notes
- ^ a b "Idukki District Hydroelectric projects". Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ "Salient Features - Dam". Retrieved 2007-03-12.
External links
- Idukki Dam at Structurae
- Structural Description of Idukki Dam
- Idukki dam safe: Kadavoor
- Idukki Hydroelectric Project
- A report On Idukki Arch Dam
- A Long Wide Scrollable Panoramic Picture Of Idukkidam from Lake
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