| Kakkad Hydro Electric Project | |
| Image Caption: | The dam as viewed from near the visitor center |
| Location Map Caption: | Pathanamthitta |
| Country: | India |
| Purpose: | Hydroelectric |
| Status: | Completed |
| Construction Began: | 1999 |
| Owner: | Kerala State Electricity Board |
| Plant Type: | Hydro Power Plant |
| Plant Capacity: | 50 MW (2 x 25 MW) |
| Website: | Kerala State Electricity Board |
The Kakkad Hydroelectric Power Plant is located near Seethathode, in the Pathanamthitta district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is operated by the Kerala State Electricity Board.[1]
This hydropower plant has a design capacity of 50 MWe. It has 2 turbines, commissioned in 1998 and 1999.
The project is in the second stage of development. The installed capacity is 50 MW (2 x 25MW). This scheme utilizes the tail race water from Sabarigiri power station and water from the Moozhiyar and Velluthode rivers. Two dams store water for the powerhouse. The main reservoir is on the Moozhiyar. The second reservoir is formed by the Veluthodu dam, across the Velluthode river. After generating power, water is released to the Kakkad River. Ullunkal and Karikkayam power stations use this water for power generation and then release it into the Maniyar reservoir for power generation at the Maniyar power station.
| State Name | Kerala | |
| District | Pathanamthitta | |
| River | Moozhiyar, Veluthodu /Pamba | |
| Basin Name | West flowing rivers from Tadri to Kanyakumari | |
| Hydro Elec Region | Southern HE Region | |
| Total Installed Capacity (MW) | 50 | |
| Type of Project | Hydroelectric Powerplant | |
| Project Status | Completed | |
| Project Owner Type | Government | |
| Owner Name | Kerala State Electricity Board | |
| Inter Basin Project | No | |
| Project Sharing | None | |
| Inter State Agreement- (Ratio like 50:50) | ||
| International Sharing | None |