Maskeliya Dam

The Maskeliya Dam is a large gravity dam at , in the of . Along with the , the dams are the highest point and beginning of the Laxapana Hydropower Complex, involving a number of dams, penstocks, and hydroelectric power stations.
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Photo: Rehman, CC BY-SA 4.0.
  • Type: Dam
  • Description: dam in Sri Lanka
  • Also known as: “Maussakelle Dam”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Castlereigh Dam.

Dam
Photo: gruffler, CC BY 2.0.
The is a gravity dam built across the Kehelgamu Oya, a major tributary to the , approximately 3 km south-west of , in the of . The dam is a popular location for both locals and tourists. is situated 4 km northeast of Maskeliya Dam.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maskeliya and Dalhousie.

Town
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is a town in the of . It is the site of the 1974 crash of Martinair Flight 138, the worst air disaster in Sri Lanka. is situated 3 km southeast of Maskeliya Dam.

Town
Photo: Saqib, CC BY-SA 3.0.
, Nallathanniya or Delhousie is a village in , . The village is two hours from Hatton city and situated en route to . The village borrowed its name from a nearby tea estate. is situated 3½ km southwest of Maskeliya Dam.

Town
Dikoya is a town in in the of . Dikoya forms Hatton-Dikoya Urban Council with . is situated 7 km northeast of Maskeliya Dam.

Maskeliya Dam

Latitude
6.84365° or 6° 50′ 37″ north
Longitude
80.54884° or 80° 32′ 56″ east
Open location code
6MR2RGVX+FG
Open­Street­Map ID
way 419427446
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­dam
Wiki­data ID
Q17012178
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Persian—“Maskeliya Dam” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Maskeliya Dam”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “سد ماسكيليا”
  • Italian: “diga di Maskeliya”
  • Persian: “سد ماسکلیا”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Saman Devalaya and srijalandanaramaya.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: CEB Rest House and b.

Central Province: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Kandy and Sigiriya.

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