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The Banasura Sagar Dam is located 2 km from Padinjarathara and 20km from Kalpetta in Wayanad District of Kerala in the Western Ghats. It is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia [4] and a starting point for hikes into the surrounding mountains. [6] It is an important tourist attraction. [7]
Banasura Sagar Dam: Kabini River Wayanad 36. Karapuzha Dam Karapuzha River Wayanad Kerala Irrigation Department 37. Mullaperiyar Dam: Periyar River Idukki 38. Cheruthoni Dam: Periyar River Idukki 39. Kulamavu Dam: Periyar River Idukki 40. Erattayar Dam: Erattayar Lake Idukki 41. Kakkayam Dam: Kuttiyadi River 7.15 Kozhikode: Kerala Irrigation ...
Its a perfect destination for nature lovers, adventure enthusiasts, and those seeking a peaceful retreat. With attractions like the Banasura Sagar Dam, Banasura Hill, Trekking up, and Meenmutty Waterfalls, along with rich wildlife and cultural experiences, Padinjarathara offers a unique and refreshing getaway in the heart of Kerala. The area ...
Dam/Reservoir River Location Storage capacity Reservoir level Height of Dam Length of Dam ... Banasura Sagar Dam: Wayanad 36. Karapuzha River: Karapuzha Dam: Wayanad 37.
The dam here was constructed on behalf of the Banasurasagar project in 1979, to support the Kakkayam Hydroelectric power project and to meet the water demand for irrigation and drinking purposes. The dam, located around 21 km away from Kalpetta is a tourist destination in Wayanad. Banasura dam is made up of massive stacks of stones and boulders ...
Near Kottagiri Saddle dam is an earthen dam constructed on Karamanthode which is a tributary of Kabani river at Thariyode, of Wayanad district in Kerala, India. It is a saddle dam of Banasura sagar Reservoir built as a part of Kuttiyadi Augmentation Scheme. The dam was constructed and is maintained by Kerala State Electricity Board. [1]
All the dams, except Kuttiady saddle, are earth fill dams. The Kuttiyadi saddle dam is a concrete dam. The spillway is located adjacent to the main dam at the right bank of the original river course. The water spread area at FRL / MWL is 12.77 km2. The catchment area of Banasurasagar Dam is 61.44 km2. [2]
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