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Coordinates: 10°3813N 76°1825E / 10.637°N 76.307°E / 10.637; 76.307
 

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Vazhani Dam
A view of dam and reservoir
Vazhani Dam is located in India
Vazhani Dam

Location of Vazhani Dam in India

Vazhani Dam is located in Kerala
Vazhani Dam

Vazhani Dam (Kerala)

Official nameVazhani Dam
Countryindia
LocationVazhani, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Coordinates10°38′13N 76°18′25E / 10.637°N 76.307°E / 10.637; 76.307
PurposeIrrigation
Opening date1962
Owner(s)Government of Kerala
Operator(s)Irrigation Department, Kerala
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarth Dam
Length792.48 metres
Reservoir
CreatesWadakkanchery River
Website
www.vazhanidam.gov.in
Capacity: tmc ft.

Vazhani Dam is a clay dam built across the Kechery River (also known as Wadakkancherry river ) near Wadakkancherry in Thrissur districtofKerala. The water is used for irrigation and drinking purposes. The dam has a four-acre garden and the construction was completed in 1962.[1] Vazhani dam is built with mud and it is an earth dam like Banasura Sagar Dam

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  1. ^ "Kerala Govt". VAZHANI IRRIGATION PROJECT. Retrieved 16 May 2012.


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