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'''Valook Weir''' is a small diversion dam constructed across [[Kavadippuzha]] in [[Narippatta Grama Panchayat|Naripatta]] panchayath of [[Kozhikode district]] in [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is one of the two weirs of Vilangad SHEP. It is located 85&nbsp;km away from [[Kozhikode|Kozhikode town]]. It is a run- off the river scheme utilizing water of [[Vaniyampuzha]] and Kavadipuzha.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Diversion Structures in Kozhikode District – KSEB Limited Dam Safety Organisation|url=https://dams.kseb.in/?p=180|access-date=2021-07-29|language=en-US}}{{CC-notice|cc=bysa2.5}}</ref> The weir has a height of {{Convert|7.9|m}} from deepest foundation and a length of {{Convert|45.95|m}}.<br />
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==Power project==<br />
It is a 7.5 MW (3 x 2.50 MW) power project built on Vaniyampuzha and Kavadipuzha, the tributaries of [[Mahi River|Mahe river]], with an investment of Rs 59.49 crore INR. The project consists of dams at [[Panoth Weir|Panoth]] and Valookku and two canals (1750 meter long Valook Canal and 2850 meter long Panoth canal)<ref>[http://billview.kseb.in/~ksebuser/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=484:2014-09-01-11-35-31&catid=25:press-releases&Itemid=58 വിലങ്ങാട് ചെറുകിട ജലവൈദ്യുത പദ്ധതി – ഉദ്ഘാടനം]{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} kseb.in</ref> and a fore-bay tank with a penstock pipe. This Along with three 2.5 MW generators creates the Power and the water flows through a 124-meter tailrace channel. The power generated is conveyed to Nadapuram substation which is 14 kilometers away from the power house.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mini hydroelectric project commissioned in Kerala|url=https://www.projectstoday.com/News/Mini-hydroelectric-project-commissioned-in-Kerala|access-date=2021-07-29|website=www.projectstoday.com}}</ref><br />
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== Specifications ==<br />
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* LocationLatitude:11⁰45’36.5”N<br />
* Longitude:75⁰46’32.5”E<br />
* Panchayath : Naripatta<br />
* Village: [[Thinoor|Thinur]]<br />
* District:Kozhikode<br />
* River Basin : Mahe puzha<br />
* River: Kavadi puzha<br />
* Release from Dam to river : Mahe puzha<br />
* Taluk through which release flows [[Vadakara (State Assembly constituency)|Vadakara]]<br />
* Year of completion : 2014<br />
* Name of Project : Vilangad Small Hydro Electric Project<br />
* Purpose of Project : Hydro Power<br />
;Dam Features<br />
* Type of Dam : Concrete gravity<br />
* Classification : weir<br />
* Maximum Water Level (MWL):EL 184.96 m<br />
* Full Reservoir Level ( FRL) : EL 183.90 m<br />
* Storage at FRL : Diversion only<br />
* Height from deepest foundation : 7.90m<br />
* Length :45.95m<br />
* Spillway : 2 Nos. 1.50 x 1.30 m<br />
* Crest Level : EL 183.90 m<br />
* River Outlet: NIL<br />
* Officers in charge & phone No. : Executive Engineer, KG Division, Kakkayam, PIN-673615 Phone.9446008466<br />
* Installed capacity of the Project : 7.5 MW<br />
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== References ==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N4mgCkEdN0&list=RDCMUCAK0P7b-eQ7u5waz93Ld_Ww&index=2 Vilangad Small Hydro Electric Project]<br />
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