Mattupetty Dam

Mattupetty Dam

Mattupetty 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 sources 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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Mattupetty Dam
Location	Munnar, Kerala, India
Coordinates	10°6′16″N 77°7′25″E / 10.10444°N 77.12361°E / 10.10444; 77.12361Coordinates: 10°6′16″N 77°7′25″E / 10.10444°N 77.12361°E / 10.10444; 77.12361
Construction began	1949
Opening date	1953
Construction cost	Rs. 220 Lakhs
Reservoir
Creates	Mattupetty
Capacity	55.4 Million Cubic Meter
Catchment area	105 Square kilometer
Surface area	323.75 Hectare
Hydraulic head	46.6 meter