Castlereigh Dam, Gravity dam near Hatton, Sri Lanka
The Castlereigh Dam stretches across the Kehelgamu Oya tributary of the Kelani River, forming a reservoir encircled by mountains and tea plantations.
The dam construction commenced in 1958 with German engineering support, requiring the relocation of local businesses from the Carfax Bazaar due to flooding risks.
The reservoir development led to the displacement of an established Hindu temple and altered the daily routines of tea estate workers in the surrounding region.
The dam channels water through a 12-kilometer tunnel to the Wimalasurendra Power Station, generating 50 megawatts of electricity through two turbine units.
The Castlereigh Reservoir houses a water airport, allowing domestic flights to land directly on the water surface near the mountainous terrain.
Inception: 1965
GPS coordinates: 6.87333,80.56639
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:44
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