Castlereigh Dam
The Castlereigh Dam is a gravity dam built across the Kehelgamu Oya, a major tributary to the Kelani River, approximately 3 km south-west of Hatton, in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The dam is a popular location for both locals and tourists.
- Type: Seaplane landing area
- Description: dam in Sri Lanka
- Also known as: “Castlereagh Dam” and “Castlereigh Reservoir Waterdrome”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Maskeliya Dam.
Maskeliya Dam
Dam
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dickoya and Hatton.
Dickoya
Town
Dikoya is a town in Nuwara Eliya District in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Dickoya is situated 4 km east of Castlereigh Dam.
Hatton
Town
Maskeliya
Town
Castlereigh Dam
- Categories: gravity dam and transport
- Location: Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretariat, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
6.872° or 6° 52′ 19″ north
Longitude
80.568° or 80° 34′ 5″ east
Elevation
1,105 metres (3,625 feet)
IATA airport code
NUF
Open location code
6MR2VHC9+Q5
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Tamil—“Castlereigh Dam” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “卡斯爾雷水壩”
- Dutch: “Castlereigh Dam”
- German: “Castlereagh-Talsperre”
- Persian: “سد کاستلریگ”
- Tamil: “காசல்ரே அணை”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Lethernt South and Osborne.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Castlereigh Reservoir and Dickoya.
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Worth a closer look: Kandy and Sigiriya.
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