#6
Oldest Dam in India
Sorted by Completion Year
Value: 1,895 year
Mullaperiyar Dam
Dam in Thekkady, Kerala, India
Mullaperiyar Dam is a dam located in Thekkady, Kerala, India. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length, to help users compare it with other dams in India.
Page overview
- Country
- India
- State
- Kerala
- City
- Thekkady
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in India.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 443,230,000 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 53.66 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 365.7 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 140 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 1,895 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 26 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Mullaperiyar Dam is located in Thekkady, Kerala, India. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Thekkady
- State
- Kerala
- Country
- India
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in India using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Mullaperiyar Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Mullaperiyar Dam details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mullaperiyar Dam located?
Mullaperiyar Dam is located in Thekkady, Kerala, India.
What is Mullaperiyar Dam known for on LocoDeck?
Mullaperiyar Dam is listed as a dam in India. This page highlights key metrics such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length to help compare it with other dams.
How is Mullaperiyar Dam compared with other dams?
Mullaperiyar Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in India. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.