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]

Parakkadavu Weir

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 Limted Dam Safety Organisation". Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  2. "Diversion Structures in Idukki district – KSEB Limted Dam Safety Organisation". Retrieved 2021-07-27.

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