Parakkadavu Weir (Malayalam : പാറക്കടവ് തടയണ ) is a concrete diversion dam constructed across Parakkadavu river in Vellathooval panchayath of Vellathooval village in Idukki district of Kerala, India.[1] Parakkadavu weir is constructed as a part of Panniar Augmentation Scheme. Spill water from R A Headworks in Mudirappuzha river is partly diverted at Ellackal through a tunnel to Parakkadavu weir. From Parakkadavu weir the water is diverted to Mullakkanam weir and from this weir to Ponmudi reservoir.[2]
Specifications
- Latitude : 10⁰ 0′ 39 ” N
- Longitude: 77⁰ 01′ 58” E
- Panchayath : Vellathooval
- Village : Vellathooval
- District : Idukki
- Type of DamConcrete
- Classification:Weir
- Maximum Water Level : (MWL)
- Full Reservoir Level ( FRL) : EL 722.3 m
- Storage at FRL : Diversion only
References
- ↑ "Dams – KSEB Limted Dam Safety Organisation". Retrieved 2021-07-27.
- ↑ "Diversion Structures in Idukki district – KSEB Limted Dam Safety Organisation". Retrieved 2021-07-27.
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