Mattupetty Dam

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| name = Mattupetty Dam
മാട്ടുപെട്ടി അണക്കെട്ട്

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| res_name = Mattupetty

| location = Munnar, Kerala, India

| operator = Government of Kerala

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| plant_hydraulic_head = 46.6 meter

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| construction_began = 1949

| opening = 1953

| cost = {{INRConvert|2.2|c}}

| res_capacity_total = 55.4 Million Cubic Meter

| res_catchment = 105 Square kilometer

| res_surface = 323.75 Hectare

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| location_map = India#India Kerala#India

| coordinates = {{coord|10.106|77.124|type:landmark_region:IN-KL|display=inline,title}}

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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 and huge revenue for Idukki District. The large amount of perennially available water allows wild animals and birds to flourish.{{cite web |title=Mattupetty Dam |url=https://www.dtpcidukki.com/destination/mattupetty-dam |publisher=District Tourism Promotion Council, Idukki}}

Construction of the dam was led by E.U. Philipose, Superintending Engineer, Kerala State Electricity Board. {{Citation needed|date=January 2024}} The height of the dam is {{Convert|83.35| m}} and the length is {{Convert|237.74|m}}. Taluks through which the release flows are Udumpanchola, Devikulam, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, Kunnathunadu, Aluva, Kodungalloor and Paravur.

Specifications

File:Mattupetty Lake View.jpgs around the reservoir formed by the dam.]]

Latitude : 10⁰ 06′ 23 ” N
Longitude: 77⁰ 07′ 26” E
Panchayath : Madupetty
Village : KDH Village
District : Idukki
River Basin : Muthirapuzha
River : Muthirapuzha
Release from Dam to river : Muthirapuzha
Type of Dam : Free-Fall Gravity
Construction : Rebar-Reinforced Concrete
Classification : HH ( High Height)
Full Reservoir Level ( FRL): EL 1599.59 m
Full Reservoir Level ( FRL) : EL 1599.59 m
Storage at FRL : 55.23 Mm3
Height from deepest foundation : 83.35 m
Length : 237.74 m
Spillway : Ogee type- 3 Nos. Radial gates, each of size 6.70 x 4.95 m {{cite web |title=MADUPETTY DAM |url=https://dams.kseb.in/?p=141 |publisher=KSEB Dam Safety Organisation}}