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. 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. [citation needed] 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 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.
