Idamalayar Dam
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Idamalayar Dam is a major multipurpose concrete gravity dam in Kerala, India, built across the Idamalayar River (a tributary of the Periyar) for hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and flood control.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Idamalayar Dam canonical | 3 |
| Edamalayar Dam | 2 |
| Idamalayar Reservoir | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11604282 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Idamalayar Dam Context triple: [Periyar River, hasDam, Idamalayar Dam]
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A.
Orathuppalayam Dam
Orathuppalayam Dam is a reservoir and irrigation structure built across the Noyyal River in Tamil Nadu, India, primarily used for water storage and agricultural purposes.
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B.
Mattupetty Dam
Mattupetty Dam is a scenic concrete storage dam and popular lakeside tourist spot near Munnar in Kerala, India, known for its tranquil reservoir, boating, and surrounding hill views.
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C.
Gajanur Dam
Gajanur Dam is a scenic reservoir and popular tourist spot in Karnataka, India, known for its lush surroundings and role in irrigation and water management near Shivamogga.
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D.
Idukki Arch Dam
The Idukki Arch Dam is a massive double-curvature concrete arch dam in Kerala, India, renowned for its hydroelectric power generation and dramatic setting between steep granite hills.
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E.
Kulamavu Dam
Kulamavu Dam is a masonry gravity dam in Kerala, India, forming part of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project and helping create one of Asia’s largest arch dam reservoirs.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Idamalayar Dam Target entity description: Idamalayar Dam is a major multipurpose concrete gravity dam in Kerala, India, built across the Idamalayar River (a tributary of the Periyar) for hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and flood control.
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A.
Orathuppalayam Dam
Orathuppalayam Dam is a reservoir and irrigation structure built across the Noyyal River in Tamil Nadu, India, primarily used for water storage and agricultural purposes.
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B.
Mattupetty Dam
Mattupetty Dam is a scenic concrete storage dam and popular lakeside tourist spot near Munnar in Kerala, India, known for its tranquil reservoir, boating, and surrounding hill views.
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C.
Gajanur Dam
Gajanur Dam is a scenic reservoir and popular tourist spot in Karnataka, India, known for its lush surroundings and role in irrigation and water management near Shivamogga.
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D.
Idukki Arch Dam
The Idukki Arch Dam is a massive double-curvature concrete arch dam in Kerala, India, renowned for its hydroelectric power generation and dramatic setting between steep granite hills.
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E.
Kulamavu Dam
Kulamavu Dam is a masonry gravity dam in Kerala, India, forming part of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project and helping create one of Asia’s largest arch dam reservoirs.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
concrete gravity dam
ⓘ
hydroelectric dam ⓘ |
| basinCountry | India ⓘ |
| category |
Concrete dams
ⓘ
Dams in Kerala ⓘ Gravity dams ⓘ Hydroelectric power stations in Kerala ⓘ |
| constructionMaterial | concrete ⓘ |
| continent | Asia ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| damType | gravity dam ⓘ |
| designedFor | multipurpose water resource development ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
electricity generation
ⓘ
regulation of river flow ⓘ storage of water ⓘ supporting irrigation schemes ⓘ |
| hasHydroelectricPlant | Idamalayar Hydroelectric Project ⓘ |
| hasImpactOn |
downstream flow of Periyar River
ⓘ
flood risk in downstream areas ⓘ |
| hasReservoir | Idamalayar Reservoir ⓘ |
| hasRoleIn |
flood management in Periyar basin
ⓘ
water management in central Kerala ⓘ |
| infrastructureType | large dam ⓘ |
| isOn | tributary of Periyar River ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Ernakulam district
ⓘ
Idamalayar River basin ⓘ
linked to:
Periyar basin
Idamalayar valley ⓘ India’s state of Kerala ⓘ
linked to:
Kerala
Kerala ⓘ southern India ⓘ |
| locatedNear |
Idamalayar
ⓘ
Periyar River ⓘ |
| operator | Kerala State Electricity Board ⓘ |
| ownedBy | Government of Kerala ⓘ |
| partOf |
Periyar river basin
ⓘ
linked to:
Periyar basin
|
| purpose |
flood control
ⓘ
hydroelectric power generation ⓘ irrigation ⓘ |
| region | Western Ghats ⓘ |
| reservoirUse |
irrigation water supply
ⓘ
power generation ⓘ |
| river |
Idamalayar River
ⓘ
linked to:
Edamalayar River
|
| supports | regional power grid of Kerala ⓘ |
| tributaryOf | Periyar River ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Kerala State Electricity Board for power generation
ⓘ
local agriculture for irrigation ⓘ |
| usedFor |
monsoon flood moderation
ⓘ
peak load power generation ⓘ |
| watercourseDammed |
Idamalayar River
ⓘ
linked to:
Edamalayar River
|
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Input
Subject: Idamalayar Dam Description of subject: Idamalayar Dam is a major multipurpose concrete gravity dam in Kerala, India, built across the Idamalayar River (a tributary of the Periyar) for hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and flood control.
Referenced by (6)
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