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}}</ref> The height of the dam is  {{Convert|83.35| m}} and the length is {{Convert|237.74|m}}. Taluks through which release flow are [[Udumbanchola|Udumpanchola]], [[Devikulam taluk|Devikulam]], [[Kothamangalam]], [[Muvattupuzha Taluk|Muvattupuzha]], [[Kunnathunad|Kunnathunadu]], [[Aluva]], [[Kodungallur|Kodungalloor]] and [[Paravur Taluk|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 : Concrete- gravity
* 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


Munnar is located near the confluence of the mountain streams of Muthirappuzha River, Chanduvarai River and Kundale River. See:[http://idukki.nic.in/map.htm map]
 
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.
The reservoir is also known to be one of the visiting grounds of elephants in the region.
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==Gallery==
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File:Madupetty.jpg|Maduppetty dam
File:Mattupetty Dam reservoir, near Munnar, Kerala.jpg
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* [[List of dams and reservoirs in India]]
* [[List of dams and reservoirs in India]]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkA6RCSv9Yc&list=RDCMUCAK0P7b-eQ7u5waz93Ld_Ww&index=4 Mattuppetty SHEP]


==References==
==References==

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Mattupetty Dam
മാട്ടുപെട്ടി അണക്കെട്ട്
Mattupetty Dam is located in India
Mattupetty Dam
Location of Mattupetty Dam
മാട്ടുപെട്ടി അണക്കെട്ട് in India
Mattupetty Dam is located in Kerala
Mattupetty Dam
Mattupetty Dam (Kerala)
Mattupetty Dam is located in India
Mattupetty Dam
Mattupetty Dam (India)
LocationMunnar, Kerala, India
Coordinates10°06′22″N 77°07′26″E / 10.106°N 77.124°E / 10.106; 77.124
Construction began1949
Opening date1953
Construction cost2.2 crore (US$310,000)
Operator(s)Government of Kerala
Reservoir
CreatesMattupetty
Total capacity55.4 Million Cubic Meter
Catchment area105 Square kilometer
Surface area323.75 Hectare
Power Station
Hydraulic head46.6 meter

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Om Saravana Bhavan Temple at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala

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] The height of the dam is 83.35 metres (273.5 ft) and the length is 237.74 metres (780.0 ft). Taluks through which release flow 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 : Concrete- gravity
  • 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


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.

Gallery

See also

References

  1. "Munnar". Keralatourism.org. Archived from the original on 18 January 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  2. "Keyword is planning". Narmada.org. Retrieved 28 March 2007.