dams in kerala
The beauty of dams in kerala made it a tourist centre. There are many dams in kerala. One of them is the famous Idukki Arch Dam. It is built on the periyar river in Idukki district. It is constructed in between two mountains-Kuravanmala and Kurathimala. The stored water is used in the underground powerhouse in Moolamattom to produce electricity.
Standing at a height of 167.68m,Idukki Dam is the biggest arch dam in Asia. Next is the Malampuzha Dam. It is the biggest irrigation project in kerala with a broad network of canal systems. With the construction of dam agriculture flourished and Palakkad came to be called the 'Rice Bowl of Kerala'. The scenic setting of dam,the reservoir and the garden made Malampuzha one of the foremost tourist sports of Kerala. Next is the Neyyar Dam. It is situated in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. A popular picnic spot,Neyyar dam has a beautiful reservoir. A Wildlife sanctuary,Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre,Lion Safari Park,Deer Park,Lake Garden etc....... are some of the attractions of Neyyar dam.
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