Mattupetty Dam Explained

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. It has been a vital source of power and huge revenue for Idukki District. The large amount of perennially available water allows wild animals and birds to flourish.^[1] Construction of the dam was led by E.U. Philipose, Superintending Engineer, Kerala State Electricity Board. The height of the dam is and the length is . Taluks through which the release flows are Udumpanchola, Devikulam, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, Kunnathunadu, Aluva, Kodungalloor and Paravur.

Specifications

• Latitude : 10⁰ 06′ 23 ” N
• Longitude: 77⁰ 07′ 26” E
• Panchayath : Madupetty
• Village : KDH Village
• District : Idukki
• River Basin : Muthirapuzha
• River : Muthirapuzha
• Release from Dam to river : Muthirapuzha
• Type of Dam : Free-Fall Gravity
• Construction : Rebar-Reinforced Concrete
• Classification : HH (High Height)
• Full Reservoir Level (FRL): EL 1599.59 m
• Full Reservoir Level (FRL) : EL 1599.59 m
• Storage at FRL : 55.23 Mm3
• Height from deepest foundation : 83.35 m
• Length : 237.74 m
• Spillway : Ogee type- 3 Nos. Radial gates, each of size 6.70 x 4.95 m ^[2]

Munnar is located near the confluence of the mountain streams of Muthirappuzha River, Chanduvarai River and Kundale River.

The reservoir is also known to be one of the visiting grounds of elephants in the region.

See also

• List of dams and reservoirs in India
• Pallivasal Hydro Electric Project

External links

• , Kerela State Electricity Board Ltd.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mattupetty Dam . District Tourism Promotion Council, Idukki.
2. Web site: MADUPETTY DAM . KSEB Dam Safety Organisation.