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{{Short description |A diversion dam in Kerala, India}}

'''Lower Meenmutty dam''' is a small dam Constructed across [[Kallar (river)|Kallar river]] in [[Nandiyodu Panchayath]] of [[Thiruvananthapuram district|Thiruvananthapuram]] District in [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Lower Meenmutty weir is constructed as a part of Lower Meenmutty Small Hydro Electric Project. The scheme envisages the development of power by utilizing the water of river Kallar in the Vamanapuram basin.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Diversion Structure in Thiruvananthapuram district – KSEB Limted Dam Safety Organisation|url=https://dams.kseb.in/?p=202|access-date=2021-07-28|language=en-US}} {{CC-notice|cc=bysa2.5}}</ref> A power plant of 3.5 MegaWatt capacity generates the power using the waters from the dam.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala State Electricity Board Limited - Generation|url=https://www.kseb.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=525&lang=en|access-date=2021-07-28|website=www.kseb.in}}</ref> After the power generation the water flows to Kallar river and it further flows through [[Nedumangad (tehsil)|Nedumangadu]] and [[Chirayinkeezhu taluk|Chirayinkeezhu]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Online Thesis Search Results|url=https://www.mgutheses.in/page/titles_view.php?q=T%201012&word=E#1|access-date=2021-07-28|website=www.mgutheses.in}}</ref>

==Specifications==
*Latitude : 8⁰ 43′ 00 ” N
*Longitude : 77⁰ 01′ 00” E
*Panchayath : Nandiyodu
*Village : Nandiyodu
*District : Thiruvananthapuram
*River Basin : Kallar ar
*River : Kallar ar
*Release from Dam to river : Kallar ar
*Taluk through which release flows : Nedumangadu, Chirayinkeezhu
*Year of completion : 2005
*Name of Project : Lower Meenmutty SHEP
*Purpose of Project : Hydro Power
*Type of Dam Concrete – Gravity
*Classification Weir
*Maximum Water Level (MWL) : EL 64.50 m
*Full Reservoir Level ( FRL) : EL 62.75 m
*Storage at FRL : 0.326 Mm3
*Height from deepest foundation : {{Convert|5.75|m}}
*Length : {{Convert|55.00|m}}
*Spillway : Ogee – Overflow section- Ungated
*Crest Level : EL 62.75 m
*River Outlet : 2 Nos. scour pipe 1.0 m diameter

==Tourism around the Dam==
[[File:Lowermeen.jpg|thumb|right|250px| Hydel tourism developed around the dam]]
Kerala State Electricity Board has developed hydel tourism projects around the dam which attracts tourists.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meenmutti hydel tourism all set to attract travellers|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/travel/kerala/kerala-travel/meenmutti-hydel-tourism-all-set-to-attract-travellers-1.3619535|access-date=2021-07-28|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref> It is located in an eco-friendly place that is surrounded by a forest on one side,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Escape to these budget friendly hydel tourism spots this summer|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/outside-kerala/2018/06/30/escape-to-these-budget-friendly-hydel-tourism-spots-this-summer.html|access-date=2021-07-28|website=OnManorama}}</ref> situated on the shores of vamanapuram river. The popular activities at this destination includes boating, river rafting, and a travelling ice cream parlour.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hydel tourism project at Meenmutty|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/newsletter/news/2006/hydel-tourism-project-at-meenmutty/1034|access-date=2021-07-28|website=Kerala Tourism|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lower Meenmutty Hydel Tourism Centre TRIVANDRUM|url=https://www.keralahydeltourism.com/attraction/lower-meenmutty-hydel-tourism-centre-trivandrum|url-status=live}}</ref>
==External Links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9RqszOKZOU&list=RDCMUCAK0P7b-eQ7u5waz93Ld_Ww&index=5 Lower meenmutty SHEP ]

==References==
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{{Dams in Kerala}}

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[[Category:Dams in Kerala]]
[[Category:Dams completed in 2005]]

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