Canyon Dam (Sri Lanka)

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Coordinates: 06°52′18″N 80°31′34″E / 6.87167°N 80.52611°E / 6.87167; 80.52611
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For other dams with the same name, see Canyon Dam.
Canyon Dam
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The Canyon Dam is a large

national power grid, due to its significant output.[1]
The dam is surrounded by steel structures of the substation.

Reservoir and power station

Water from the Canyon Dam is channelled through penstocks to the New Laxapana Power Station (blue-roofed building).

The dam creates the relatively small Canyon Reservoir, measuring at 450 m (1,480 ft) and 350 m (1,150 ft) in its longest length and width, respectively. The reservoir's primary source of water is the Maskeliya Oya, with additional water discharged from the Canyon HPower Station, located at the same site.[1]

Water from the Canyon Reservoir is further transferred through a

MW each. Both generators were commissioned in February 1974.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "CEB Hydropower Generation". Ceylon Electricity Board. Archived from the original on 18 January 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
  2. ^ "CEB Generation Details: Laxapana Complex". Ceylon Electricity Board. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.


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