Peechi Dam

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{{Infobox dam

| name = Peechi Dam thrissur

| image = Peechi Dam.jpg

| image_caption = Shutters of Peechi Dam

| name_official = Peechi Dam

| dam_crosses =

| coordinates = {{coord|10.530|76.370|region:IN-KL_type:landmark |display=inline,title}}

| location_map = India#India Kerala#India

| res_name = Manali River

| location = Peechi, Thrissur, Kerala, India

| operator = Irrigation Department, Kerala

| dam_length = 213 metre

| dam_height = 49.8 metre

| dam_width_base = 4.27 metre

| construction_began = 1947

| opening = 1957

| extra =Capacity: tmc ft.

}}

Peechi Dam thrissur is situated {{convert|22|km|abbr=on}} outside Thrissur city in Kerala, India. The dam was started as an irrigation project for the surrounding villages in Thrissur. At the same time, it caters the drinking water needs of the population of Thrissur City. It serves as an irrigation dam, reaching out to the paddy fields in and around Thrissur city. Built across the Manali River, the dam has a catchment area of nearly {{convert|3200|acre}}. Elephants may be seen on the bank of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1958, covering {{convert|125|sqkm}}.