Malampuzha Dam, Embankment dam in Palakkad district, India.
Malampuzha Dam is an embankment dam in Palakkad district that spans approximately 1849 meters across the Malampuzha River with a height of about 38 meters in Kerala's Western Ghats region. The facility includes a reservoir system with gardens and various amenities surrounding the water structure.
Construction of this irrigation project began in 1949 under Madras state administration and was completed in 1955, shortly after India's independence. The project represented an important step in developing regional infrastructure and supporting local agriculture.
The gardens here feature a notable Yakshi sculpture by artist Kanai Kunhiraman that depicts mythological figures from Hindu tradition. This artwork shows how local creators have brought religious symbolism into the modern landscape.
The reservoir supplies drinking water to Palakkad city and irrigates agricultural lands through an extensive canal network across the district. Visitor access can vary depending on water levels and seasonal conditions.
The site houses a snake rescue center that also breeds American Green Iguanas and crocodiles under Kerala Forest Department management. This unusual combination makes the location more than just a dam facility.
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