Mattupetty Dam

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 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.

Munnar is located near the confluence of the mountain streams of Muthirappuzha River, Chanduvarai River and Kundale River. See:map

The reservoir is also known to be one of the visiting grounds of elephants in the region.

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See also

 List of dams and reservoirs in India

References

Category:Dams in Kerala
Category:Hydroelectric power stations in Kerala
Category:Dams in Idukki district
Category:Dams completed in 1953
Category:1953 establishments in India