Country Sri Lanka Status Operational Impounds Walawe River Purpose Hydroelectricity Impound Walawe | Location Udawalawe Type of dam Embankment dam Length 3.9 km (2.4 mi) Operator Ceylon Electricity Board Spillway 4 | |
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Similar Maskeliya Dam, Bowatenna Dam, Rantembe Dam, Kukule Ganga Dam, Deduru Oya Dam | ||
Udawalawe dam sri lanka
The Udawalawe Dam is a large irrigation dam in Udawalawe, in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The dam consists of an embankment section and a gravity section, combining the total dam length to approximately 3.9 km (2.4 mi). The dam is also used for hydroelectric power generation, powering a single 6 MW unit, commissioned in April 1969 (1969-04).
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Map of Udawalawa Dam, Sri Lanka
The water level of the reservoir is controlled by the five tainter gate spillways located at the eastern end of the dam, with two additional spillways located more towards to the centre of the dam. The reservoir measures approximately 8.6 km (5.3 mi) in length, with a maximum perpendicular width of 7 km (4.3 mi).
Elephant in udawalawe dam
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