Parakkadavu Weir (Malayalam: പാറക്കടവ് തടയണ) is a concrete diversion dam constructed across Parakkadavu river in Vellathooval panchayath of Vellathooval village in Idukki district of Kerala, India. Parakkadavu weir is constructed as a part of Panniar Augmentation Scheme. Spill water from R A Headworks in Mudirappuzha river is partly diverted at Ellackal through a tunnel to Parakkadavu weir. From Parakkadavu weir the water is diverted to Mullakkanam weir and from this weir to Ponmudi reservoir.
Specifications
Latitude: 10⁰ 0′ 39 ” N Longitude: 77⁰ 01′ 58” E Panchayath: Vellathooval Village: Vellathooval District: Idukki Type of DamConcrete Classification:Weir Maximum Water Level: (MWL) Full Reservoir Level (FRL): EL 722.3 m Storage at FRL: Diversion only
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