Chembukkadavu Weir is a small diversion dam constructed across Chalipuzha in Kodenchery village of Kozhikode district in Kerala, India.[1] The location of the scheme is at Chembukadavu near Tusharagiri in Kodencherry village of Kozhikode district. It is 55 km away from Kozhikode town. The weir is constructed across Chalipuzha river.[2] After power generation, water from the power station is utilised for Chembukadavu II. The Power generated in the station is at 6.3 kV. This is stepped up to 33 kV and transmitted to 110 kV substation, Agasthyamoozhy. The weir and the power house is operated and maintained by Kerala State Electricity Board.[3]

Chembukkadavu Weir
Chempukadavu Barrage
Chembukkadavu Weir is located in Kerala
Chembukkadavu Weir
Location of Chembukkadavu Weir in Kerala
CountryIndia
LocationKerala
Coordinates11°28′13.5″N 76°2′46.9″E / 11.470417°N 76.046361°E / 11.470417; 76.046361
PurposePower
StatusOperational
Opening date2003 (2003)
Operator(s)Kerala State Electricity Board
Dam and spillways
Type of damDiversion dam
ImpoundsChalipuzha
Height (foundation)6.5 metres (21 ft)
Length35.5 metres (116 ft)
Elevation at crest302.9 metres (994 ft)
Spillways0
Reservoir
Catchment area20.5 square kilometres (7.9 sq mi)
Maximum water depth302.9 metres (994 ft)
Power Station
Turbines3
Installed capacity2.7 megawatts (3,600 hp)
Annual generation6.59 gigawatt-hours (23.7 TJ)

Specifications

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  • LocationLatitude:11⁰28’13.5”N
  • Longitude:76⁰2’46.9”E
  • Panchayath : Kodenchery
  • Village : Kodenchery
  • District : Kozhikode
  • River Basin : Chaliyar
  • River : Chalipuzha
  • Release from Dam to river : Chalipuzha
  • Taluk through which release flows : Thamarassery
  • Year of completion : 2003
  • Name of Project : Kuttiady Augmentation Scheme
  • Purpose of Project : Hydro Power

Kakkayam, PIN-673615 Phone.9446008466

  • Installed capacity of the Project : 3×0.9(2.7MW)

Dam Features

  • Type of Dam : RCC lining over a RR core structure
  • Classification : Trench type diversion weir.
  • Maximum Water Level (MWL) : EL 302.9 m
  • Full Reservoir Level ( FRL) : EL 302.9 m
  • Storage at FRL : Diversion only
  • Height from deepest foundation : 6.5 m
  • Length : 35.50 m
  • Spillway : No spillway
  • Crest Level : EL 302.9 m
  • River Outlet : Nil
  • Officers in charge & phone No. : Executive Engineer, KG Division,

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Kerala State Electricity Board Limited - Small Hydro Projects". www.kseb.in. Retrieved 2021-07-29.   This article incorporates text available under the CC BY-SA 2.5 license.
  2. ^ "Diversion Structures in Kozhikode District – KSEB Limited Dam Safety Organisation". Retrieved 2021-07-29.   This article incorporates text available under the CC BY-SA 2.5 license.
  3. ^ "Hydroelectric Power Plants in Kerala & Tamil Nadu" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2013-11-01.