Parakkadavu Weir

Parakkadavu Weir (Malayalam: പാറക്കടവ് തടയണ) is a concrete diversion dam constructed across Parakkadavu river in Vellathooval panchayath of Vellathooval village in Idukki district of Kerala, India. Parakkadavu weir is constructed as a part of Panniar Augmentation Scheme. Spill water from R A Headworks in Mudirappuzha river is partly diverted at Ellackal through a tunnel to Parakkadavu weir. From Parakkadavu weir the water is diverted to Mullakkanam weir and from this weir to Ponmudi reservoir.

Specifications

 * Latitude: 10⁰ 0′ 39 ” N
 * Longitude: 77⁰ 01′ 58” E
 * Panchayath: Vellathooval
 * Village: Vellathooval
 * District: Idukki
 * Type of DamConcrete
 * Classification:Weir
 * Maximum Water Level: (MWL)
 * Full Reservoir Level (FRL): EL 722.3 m
 * Storage at FRL: Diversion only