The proposed dam site is located about 300 meters upstream of the existing Ridi Bendi Ella anicut and the proposed reservoir will interrupt a net catchment area of 1400 sq.kms. The Project envisages construction of a 75 MCM reservoir across the Deduru Oya.
Total Estimated Cost | - 6200 Mn |
Catchments Area | - 1400 Sq. Km |
Storage capacity | - 75 MCM |
Dam | - Earth fill |
Full Supply Level | - 70 m. MSL |
Spillway Type | - Concrete, Radial gated (08 N0s). |
Length of the Left Bank canal | - 44 km |
Length of the Right Bank canal | - 33 km |
Land inundated | - 2000 h.a |
Total extend of Lands to be cultivated | - 11115 h.a |