Pazhassi Dam
| Pazhassi Dam | |
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| Location | Kannur District, Kerala |
| Coordinates | 11°58′42″N 75°36′43″E / 11.97833°N 75.61194°ECoordinates: 11°58′42″N 75°36′43″E / 11.97833°N 75.61194°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1979 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 18.99m |
| Length | 245m |
| Spillways | 16 |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 97,500,000 m3 (79,045 acre·ft) |
| Active capacity | 97,500,000 m3 (79,045 acre·ft) |
| Surface area | 6.5 km2 (3 sq mi) |
Pazhassi Dam is a dam in Kannur district, Kerala. It is constructed across the Valapattanam River near Kuyiloor.[1] It was commissioned by Prime Minister Morarji Desai in 1979. It mainly serves as an irrigation dam, reaching out to most of the Kannur District. The water from this dam also meets the drinking water requirement of Kannur district. It is located 11 km away from the birthplace of legendary king Pazhassi Raja. So the dam is named after him. The dam site and the reservoir are famous for its scenic beauty.[2][3]
See also
- List of reservoirs and dams in India