Kantale Dam, Embankment dam in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka.
The Kantale Dam extends 4,267 meters in length and rises 15 meters high, creating a reservoir with a catchment area of 216 square kilometers.
King Aggabodhi II of Anuradhapura constructed the original structure, known as Gangathala Vapi, which King Parakramabahu later enhanced for irrigation purposes.
The dam supports regional agricultural practices through an extensive irrigation network that maintains the farming traditions of local communities.
The reservoir holds 135 million cubic meters of water and channels it through the Per Aru River system to support agricultural activities in surrounding areas.
In 1986, the dam experienced a catastrophic breach that affected 8,000 families and led to its complete reconstruction with enhanced safety measures.
GPS coordinates: 8.36139,80.97889
Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:24
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