Walayar Dam

Walayar Dam
Official name waluwanad
Location Palakkad, Kerala, India
Coordinates 10°50′40″N 76°51′7″E / 10.84444°N 76.85194°E / 10.84444; 76.85194Coordinates: 10°50′40″N 76°51′7″E / 10.84444°N 76.85194°E / 10.84444; 76.85194
Construction began 1953
Opening date 1964
Operator(s) Government of Kerala
Dam and spillways
Impounds Walayar River
Height 20.42 m
Length 1478.00 m
Reservoir
Total capacity 18.4 Million cubic meter
Catchment area 106.35 sq. km

Walayar Dam is a dam in Palakkad district of Kerala, south India. This dam is constructed across the Walayar River which is a tributary of Kalpathipuzha River. It was completed and opened in 1964. It is one of the major sources of irrigation in the region. Most of the water in this river is passed to the inner places of walayar . The dam holds a larger reservoir area, and the persons living near the reservoir area utilizes the water from the walayar dam as their main water source for irrigation. But currently the water holding inside the reservoir is less due to lesser rain at Walayar. The reservoir area is very scenic and has better scope for tourism.

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