| Mattupetty Dam മാട്ടുപെട്ടി അണക്കെട്ട് | |
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  Mattupetty Dam മാട്ടുപെട്ടി അണക്കെട്ട് Location of Mattupetty Dam Show map of Indiaമാട്ടുപെട്ടി അണക്കെട്ട് in India  Mattupetty Dam മാട്ടുപെട്ടി അണക്കെട്ട് Mattupetty Dam Show map of Keralaമാട്ടുപെട്ടി അണക്കെട്ട് (Kerala) Mattupetty Dam മാട്ടുപെട്ടി അണക്കെട്ട് Mattupetty Dam Show map of Indiaമാട്ടുപെട്ടി അണക്കെട്ട് (India) | |
| Location | Munnar,Kerala,India |
| Coordinates | 10°06′22″N77°07′26″E / 10.106°N 77.124°E /10.106; 77.124 |
| Construction began | 1949 |
| Opening date | 1953 |
| Construction cost | ₹2.2 crore (US$260,000) |
| Operator | Government of Kerala |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Mattupetty |
| Total capacity | 55.4 Million Cubic Meter |
| Catchment area | 105 Square kilometer |
| Surface area | 323.75 Hectare |
| Power Station | |
| Hydraulic head | 46.6 meter |
Mattupetty Dam (Madupetty Dam), nearMunnar inIdukki District, is a storage concretegravity dam built in the mountains ofKerala,India, to conserve water forhydroelectricity. It has been a vital source of power and huge revenue forIdukki 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 areUdumpanchola,Devikulam,Kothamangalam,Muvattupuzha,Kunnathunadu,Aluva,Kodungalloor andParavur.
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.
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