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 the Department of Irrigation of Sri Lanka.[2] The reservoir and hotel is situated with the Kaludiya Pokuna Forest archeological site.
| Kandalama Reservoir | |
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 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 |
| 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) |
| Maximum length | 4.8 km (3.0 mi) |
| Maximum width | 2.3 km (1.4 mi) |
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]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Kandalama Reservoir". DamSafety.lk. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ "Kandalama Wewa Reservoir, Sri Lanka".
- ^ Gamini Warushamana (16 September 2012). "Drought helps expedite renovation work on Kalawewa tank". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
External links edit
- "Man drowns in Kandalama reservoir". Daily News. 8 August 2013. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.