Parakkadavu Weir

Parakkadavu Weir

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

  1. ^ "Dams – KSEB Limited Dam Safety Organisation". Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  2. ^ "Diversion Structures in Idukki district – KSEB Limited Dam Safety Organisation". Retrieved 2021-07-27.

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