Peechi Dam

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History

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Entrance of Peechi Dam

E. Ikkanda Warrier (1890–1977), the first Prime Minister of the then independent state of Kochi, India, was the architect of Peechi Dam. Majority of the Thrissukkar opposed the dam cutting across the partyline. He brought a retired chief engineer from Andhra Pradesh to build the dam as engineers from Kerala opposed the project. The dam was completed in 1959. Burgula Ramakrishna Rao, first Kerala Governor, inaugurated the dam on 4 October 1957.[1]

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A view of Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary from Peechi Dam

Statistics

  • Peechi Dam is one of the oldest dams in Kerala
  • Type of Dam: Concrete Straight Gravity

Education

See also

Contractor: Mr N O Inasu, Nadakkavukaran. He is responsible for many other major projects in Kerala.

References

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Contact Number: 04872698900

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