This is the world's second and Asia's first Arch dam, Constructed across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills. It is 640 feet in breadth and 550 feet in height and this lies close to the Cheruthoni barrage. This dam was constructed along with two other dams at Cheruthony and Kulamavu. Together, the three dams have created an artificial lake that is 60 km² wide. The stored water is used to produce electricity at the Moolamattom Power house, which is located inside nearby rocky caves. The Government of Canada aided in the building of the dam with long term loans and grants
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