| Perunchani Dam Facts | |
|---|---|
| Dam Name | Perunchani Dam |
| State Name | Tamil Nadu |
| Type of dam | Straight Gravity, Masonry |
| Operated by | N.A. |
| Nearest Town | Kulasekhram |
| Impounds | Paralayar River |
| District Name | Kanyakumari |
| Catchment Area | N.A. |
| Lat / Long | 8.364205, 77.358048 |
| Total Storage Capacity | 325 cubic / Sec |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Construction began | In 1948 |
| Opening date | In 1953 |
| Height | 275.28 meters |
| Length | 373.1 meters |
| Dam Volume Content | 51 Tcm |
| Spillway Gates | 4 |
| Project | Kodayar System Major Irrigation Project |
Last Updated on : October 14, 2025
