About Kulamavu Dam
The Idukki Kulamavu Dam is a gravity dam on the Periyar River in the Indian state of Kerala. It is located in the Idukki district and is the second largest dam in India. The dam was completed in 1975 and has a height of , length of and a volume of . The dam's purpose is hydroelectric power generation and it supports a power station with an installed capacity of . The dam also creates the Idukki Reservoir, which has a capacity of and a surface area of . The reservoir is used for irrigation, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation. FAQ's on Kulamavu Dam