Pazhassi Dam
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The Pazhassi Dam also called Kulur Barrage is a stone masonry diversion structure in Kannur district, Kerala, India. It is named after king Pazhassi Raja, a patriot who died a heroic death in the war. The dam is constructed across the west flowing Bavali river near Veliyambra. It was commissioned by Prime Minister Morarji Desai in 1979. It mainly functions as an irrigation dam, serving a command area of 11,525 hectares (28,480 acres) in Iritty taluk of the Kannur District. The water from this dam also meets the drinking water requirement of Kannur district. The dam site and the reservoir are known for their scenery.[1][2][3][4]
Quick Facts Pazhassi Dam Kuyilur Barrage, Location ...
Pazhassi Dam Kuyilur Barrage | |
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Location | Kannur District, Kerala, India |
Coordinates | 11°58′42″N 75°36′43″E |
Purpose | Irrigation and drinking water supply |
Status | Operational |
Opening date | 1979 |
Dam and spillways | |
Height | 18.99 metres (62.3 ft) |
Length | 245 metres (804 ft) |
Spillways | 16 |
Spillway type | Radial gates |
Spillway capacity | 3,510 cubic metres (124,000 cu ft) per second |
Reservoir | |
Total capacity | 97,500,000 m3 (79,045 acre⋅ft) |
Active capacity | 97,500,000 m3 (79,045 acre⋅ft) |
Surface area | 6.5 km2 (3 sq mi) |
Normal elevation | 26.52 metres (87.0 ft) |
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