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{{Infobox dam
| name = Malampuzha Dam
| name_official =
[[File:Malampuzha-dam-2019.jpg|thumb|Malampuzha Dam panoramic shot]]
| image = File:Malampuzha Dam Navas 10.jpg
| dam_crosses = [[Malampuzha river]]
| res_name = Malampuzha Reservoir
| location = [[Palakkad District]], [[Kerala]]
| dam_length = 2,069 m
| dam_height = 115.06 m
| dam_width_base =
| construction_began = March 1949
| opening = 9 October 1955
| res_capacity_total = 226 million cubic metres<ref name="Brief about project">{{cite web|title=Malampuzha Dam, Brief about project|url=http://india-wris.nrsc.gov.in/wrpinfo/index.php?title=Malampuzha_Major_Irrigation_Project_JI02667|website=India-WRIS, National Remote Sensing Centre}}</ref> (8 tmc ft)
| res_catchment = 147.63 sq. km.
| res_surface =
| location_map = India#India Kerala
| coordinates = {{coord|10|49|49.8|N|76|41|1.5|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
}}
'''Malampuzha Dam''' is the largest dam and [[reservoir]] in [[Kerala]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=National Register of Large Dams {{!}} Central Water Commission, Ministry of jal shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, GoI|url=http://cwc.gov.in/national-register-large-dams|website=cwc.gov.in|access-date=2020-05-28}}</ref> located near [[Palakkad]], in the state of [[Kerala]] in [[South India]], built post-independence by the then [[Madras state]]. Situated in the scenic hills of the [[Western Ghats]] in the background, it is a combination of a [[masonry dam]] with a length of 1,849 metres and an [[earthen dam]] with a length of 220 metres making it the longest dam in the state.<ref name=hindu>{{cite news
|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/19/stories/2005081910440300.htm
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091107154830/http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/19/stories/2005081910440300.htm
|url-status=dead
|archive-date=2009-11-07
|title=Malampuzha dam to celebrate Golden Jubilee
|access-date=2008-02-05
|location=Chennai, India
|work=[[The Hindu]]
|date=2005-08-19
}}
</ref> The dam is 355 feet high and impounds the [[Malampuzha River]], a tributary of [[Bharathappuzha]], Kerala's second-longest river. There is a network of two canal systems that serve the dam's [[reservoir]] of 42,090 hectares.<ref name=malampuzha>{{cite web
|url=http://www.malampuzhadam.com/about-malampuzha.php
|title=About Malampuzha Dam
}}
</ref>

==Construction==
The dam project was begun in 1949 and completed in 1955. foundation stone for the project was laid on 27 March 1949, by the then Public Works Minister of [[Madras State]], Sri [[M. Bhaktavatsalam]] as Palakkad was a part of the [[Madras Presidency]] during those times. The dam was constructed in record time, and on 9 October 1955, the then Chief Minister of Madras State, Thiru. [[K. Kamaraj|K Kamaraj]], inaugurated the dam. The total catchment area is 147.63 square kilometres,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Malampuzha Project {{!}} Irrigation-kerala |url=https://irrigation-kerala.org/malampuzha-project |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=irrigation-kerala.org}}{{dead link|date=December 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and the reservoir has a capacity of 226 million cubic meters <ref name=":0" /> of water. The canal systems serve to irrigate farmland while the reservoir provides drinking water to Palakkad and surrounding villages.<ref name=malampuzha/> The dam was constructed by the Madras government but upon the Creation of linguistically reorganized states, the Malabar District encompassing the Dam became a part of the Kerala State.

==Location==
15 km from Palakkad city, North Kerala. Attractions: Dam, amusement park, boating facilities, [[Malampuzha Rock Garden|rock garden]] and ropeway.

Around the reservoir of the dam are gardens and amusement parks. Boating facilities are available on the lake.

==Getting there==

Nearest railway station: Palakkad Junction - 14 km <ref name=distance>{{cite web
|url=http://www.malampuzhadam.com/how-to-reach.php
|title=How to Reach Malampuzha Dam
}}
</ref>

Nearest airport: Coimbatore, 55 km from Malampuzha Dam <ref name=malampuzha1>{{cite web
|url=http://www.malampuzhadam.com/
|title=Malampuzha Dam - Distance from Towns
}}
</ref>

[[File:MALAMPUZHA DAM OUTLET WATER CANAL.jpg|thumb|MALAMPUZHA DAM OUTLET WATER CANAL]]

==Main Attractions==
[[File:Malampuzha Garden 10.jpg|thumbnail|The fish shaped aquarium]]
* Entrance Garden
* Yakshi Garden
* [[Yakshi (sculpture)|Yakshi Statue]]
* Japanese Garden
* Upper Garden and viewpoint
* Cable car ride
* Fish shaped aquarium
* Toy train for kids
* Fantasy Park
* Spiced fruits camp
* Trekking tracks
* River baths

==Picture gallery==
<gallery mode=packed>
File:Malampuzha-dam-2019.jpg
File:Anaikkattu 01.jpg
File:Anaikkattu 02.jpg
File:Anaikkattu 03.jpg
File:Anaikkattu 04.jpg
File:Anaikkattu 05.jpg
File:Anaikkattu 06.jpg
File:Anaikkattu 07.jpg
File:Anaikkattu 08.jpg
File:Anaikkattu 09.jpg
File:Anaikkattu 10.jpg
File:Malampuzha Dam Reservoir 1.jpg|Malampuzha Dam Reservoir 1
File:Malampuzha, Palakkad, India. 4.jpg|Japanese Garden
File:Malampuzha Garden 4.jpg|Garden with a mountain background
File:Malampuzha Garden 8.jpg|Wide view
File:Malampuzha Garden Chess Board Park.JPG|Chess Board Park
File:Malampuzha Garden Japaneese Garden 1.JPG|Japanese Garden
File:Malampuzha Garden Maze Park.JPG|Maze Park
File:Malampuzha Garden Sunken Garden.JPG|Sunken Garden
File:Malampuzha Garden Swimming Pool Board.JPG|Swimming Pool
File:Malampuzha Snake park.JPG|Snake Park
File:Malampuzha panchayat community hall.JPG|Village Hall
File:Boomerango.JPG|The Fantasy Park
File:Malampuzha dam.jpg|Malampuzha Dam
File:Malampuzha Garden2.jpg|Malampuzha Garden
File:Malampuzha Garden 3.jpg|Garden
File:Malampuzha Garden4.jpg|Garden
File:Malampuzha Garden Entrance.JPG|Malampuzha Dam Entrance
File:Malampuzha Dam3.jpg|Entrance
File:Malampuzha Garden2.jpg|Garden
File:Yakshi scuplture.jpg|Yakshi sculpture
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[List of dams and reservoirs in India]]
*[[Kuttippuram bridge]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Malampuzha Dam}}{{commons category|Malampuzha Garden}}
*[http://www.kerala-green-hills.com/malampuzha-mountain-river.html#GreenHills Malampuzha - Mountain River] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111117034405/http://www.kerala-green-hills.com/malampuzha-mountain-river.html#GreenHills |date=17 November 2011 }}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080907133549/http://www.growfish.com.au/cat_content.asp?contentid=9299&catid=116 Prawn harvest 2006–2007]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20121107021305/http://www.hindu.com/2006/08/05/stories/2006080503390500.htm Record water storage in Malayalam dam in 2006]
*[http://www.rainwaterharvesting.org/resources/statistics/stat233.htm Statewise and riverwise distribution of large dams]
*[http://fundayholidays.com/packages/kerala-attractions-destinations Kerala Attractions]

{{Tourism in Kerala}}
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[[Category:Amusement parks in Kerala]]
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[[Category:1949 establishments in India]]
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[[Category:Dams in Palakkad district]]

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