Sholayar Dam, Hydroelectric dam in Athirappilly Grama Panchayat, India
The Sholayar Dam extends 430 meters across the Chalakkudi River, reaching a height of 66 meters with three penstock pipes for power generation.
Construction of the dam concluded in 1965, marking Kerala State Electricity Board's first major infrastructure project to supply electrical power to the region.
The construction affected local Kadar tribal communities who resided near the dam site, leading to changes in their traditional way of life.
Three turbines within the facility generate 54 megawatts of hydroelectric power, contributing 233 million units of electricity annually to the Kerala power grid.
The dam forms part of a triple-structure system, incorporating the main Sholayar Dam, Sholayar Flanking Dam, and Sholayar Saddle Dam in its design.
Location: Athirappilly Grama Panchayat
Official opening: 1965
Height: 66 m
Length: 430.53 m
GPS coordinates: 10.32129,76.73519
Latest update: March 12, 2025 05:55
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