Walayar Dam

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Walayar Dam
Location of Walayar Dam in India Walayar Dam (Kerala) Walayar Dam (Tamil Nadu) Show map of IndiaShow map of KeralaShow map of Tamil NaduShow all
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. Currently the water held 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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