Laxapana Dam, Gravity dam in Central Province, Sri Lanka.
The Laxapana Dam spans 300 meters across the Maskeliya Oya River, featuring concrete construction with a height of 111 meters and a reservoir capacity of 10 million cubic meters.
The Ceylon Electricity Board opened this hydroelectric infrastructure in April 1969, marking a major advancement in Sri Lanka's power generation capabilities.
The dam structure represents Sri Lanka's engineering achievements in water management, contributing to the development of local communities through sustainable energy production.
Visitors can reach designated observation points near the dam complex, which includes the Old Laxapana Power Station and New Laxapana Power Station buildings.
The dam receives water from multiple sources, including the Kelani River and discharge from two separate power stations, feeding into the Polpitiya Power Station through specialized penstocks.
Location: Central Province
GPS coordinates: 6.91889,80.48944
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:52
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