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Parakkadavu Weir (Malayalam : പാറക്കടവ് തടയണ ) is a concrete diversion dam constructed across Parakkadavu river in Vellathooval panchayath of Vellathooval village in Idukki district of Kerala, India.[1] Parakkadavu weir is constructed as a part of Panniar Augmentation Scheme. Spill water from R A Headworks in Mudirappuzha river is partly diverted at Ellackal through a tunnel to Parakkadavu weir. From Parakkadavu weir the water is diverted to Mullakkanam weir and from this weir to Ponmudi reservoir.[2]

Specifications

• Latitude : 10⁰ 0′ 39 ” N
• Longitude: 77⁰ 01′ 58” E
• Panchayath : Vellathooval
• Village : Vellathooval
• District : Idukki
• Type of DamConcrete
• Classification:Weir
• Maximum Water Level : (MWL)
• Full Reservoir Level ( FRL) : EL 722.3 m
• Storage at FRL : Diversion only

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