Ponmudi Dam
Overview
- •The Ponmudi Dam is a concrete gravity dam built across the Panniyar River which is a tributary of Periyar River at Konnathady panchayati raj of Konnathadi village in Idukki district of Kerala, India.
- •The dam was constructed in 1963 as a part of a hydroelectric project and is 288.80 m (947.5 ft) long.
Highlights
- The Ponmudi Dam is a concrete gravity dam built across the Panniyar River which is a tributary of Periyar River at Konnathady panchayati raj of Konnathadi village in Idukki district of Kerala, India.
- The dam was constructed in 1963 as a part of a hydroelectric project and is 288.80 m (947.5 ft) long.
- The hydropower component of the dam has an installed capacity of 30 MW with firm power of 17 MW, generating 158 GWh annually.
- Taluks through which the river flow are Udumbanchola, Devikulam, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, Kunnathunadu, Aluva, Kodungalloor and Paravur.
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Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.
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Visit Ponmudi Dam
FlexibleThe Ponmudi Dam is a concrete gravity dam built across the Panniyar River which is a tributary of Periyar River at Konnathady panchayati raj of Konnathadi village in Idukki district of Kerala, India.
Features
FlexibleThe Ponmudi dam is a masonry gravity dam of 59 metres (194 ft) height with a total length of 294 metres (965 ft).
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ponmudi Dam is a concrete gravity dam built across the Panniyar River which is a tributary of Periyar River at Konnathady panchayati raj of Konnathadi village in Idukki district of Kerala, India. The dam was constructed in 1963 as a part of a hydroelectric project and is 288.80 m (947.5 ft) long.
It is about 6.2 km from central Chinnar.
The most comfortable months are January, February, March, April and December; March is the hottest, with highs around 32°C.
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October to March
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