Kandalama Reservoir

Kandalama Reservoir

Northern region of the Kandalama Reservoir, as seen from Heritance Kandalama in June 2008.
Location of Kandalama Reservoir in Sri Lanka
Country Sri Lanka
Location Kandalama
Coordinates 07°52′38″N 80°42′00″E / 7.87722°N 80.70000°E / 7.87722; 80.70000Coordinates: 07°52′38″N 80°42′00″E / 7.87722°N 80.70000°E / 7.87722; 80.70000
Purpose Irrigation
Status Operational
Owner(s) Mahaweli Authority
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Embankment dam
Height 21 m (69 ft)
Length 1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Spillway capacity 33.3 million cu. Meters
Reservoir
Total capacity 33,300,000 m3 (1.18×109 cu ft)
Catchment area 102 km2 (39.4 sq mi)
Max. length 4.8 km (3.0 mi)
Max. width 2.3 km (1.4 mi)

The Kandalama Reservoir (also erroneously known as the Kandalama Lake) is a reservoir in Kandalama, Sri Lanka. The reservoir is created by the 21 m (69 ft) high and 1,600 m (5,200 ft) wide Kandalama Dam. Water from the dam is used for irrigation purposes in the region, extending up to Kekirawa.[1] The tank was created by constructing a dam across one of the main tributaries of Kala Wewa - the Mirisgoniya River. During 1952 to 1957, the tank was rehabilitated by Department of Irrigation of Sri Lanka.[2] The reservoir and hotel is situated with the Kaludiya Pokuna Forest archeological site.

The reservoir measures 4.8 km (3.0 mi) and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) at its longest length and width respectively, with a catchment area of 102 km2 (39.4 sq mi) and a volume of 33,300,000 m3 (1.18×109 cu ft). Due to its scenic surroundings, and year-round water availability, the reservoir is a very popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka.[1][3]

The reservoir during dry season.

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "Kandalama Reservoir". DamSafety.lk. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  2. ↑ http://www.mysrilankaholidays.com/kandalama-wewa-reservoir.html
  3. ↑ Gamini Warushamana (16 September 2012). "Drought helps expedite renovation work on Kalawewa tank". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 18 January 2014.


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