Samanala Dam

The Samanala Dam is a dam primarily used for hydroelectric power generation in . Commissioned in 1992, the Samanalawewa Project is the third-largest hydroelectric scheme in the country, producing 405 GWh of energy annually.
Wikipedia
  • Reservoir
  • …lies at an elevation of 444 metres (1,457 feet)
  • Also known as
    “Samanala Wewa”
    “Samanalawewa Reservoir”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Belihuloya.
is a village in the , Sabaragamuwa Province of .

Samanala Dam

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Latitude
6.66381° or 6° 39′ 50″ north
Longitude
80.77529° or 80° 46′ 31″ east
Open location code
6MR2MQ7G+G4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 315934821
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­reservoir
Geo­Names ID
7620911

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