| Mullaperiyar Dam Facts | |
|---|---|
| Dam Name | Mullaperiyar Dam |
| Official Name | Periyar Dam |
| State Name | Kerala |
| Type of dam | Gravity |
| Owner | Kerala |
| Operated by | Tamil Nadu |
| Nearest Town | Thekkady |
| Impounds | Periyar River |
| District Name | Idukki |
| Catchment Area | 5398 km2 |
| Lat / Long | 9.528612,77.144171 |
| Total Capacity | 443,230,000 m3 |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Construction began | In 1887 |
| Opening date | In 1895 |
| Height | 53.66 meters |
| Length | 365.85 meters |
| Width (base) | 42.2 meters |
| Spillway Gates | 13 |
| Spillway Type | Chute |
| Project | Mullaperiyar Dam Project |
Last Updated on : October 14, 2025
