Idukki hydro electric project dam is the smallest dam in India
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Explanation:
In the heart of the District lies the ‘IDUKKI DAM’ – Asia’s biggest Arch Dam of 555 feet height proudly standing between the two mountains - 'Kuravanmala' (839 meters) and 'Kurathimala' (925 meters). It is the world’s second and Asia's first arch dam. This prestigious project of our nation is situated in Idukki District and its underground Power House is located at Moolamattom which is about 19 kms from Thodupuzha. Idukki Dam is 43 kms away from Moolamattom.
The possibility of Hydroelecric development at Idukki was first conceived in 1919. As per history, Kolumban, the head of ‘Oorali’ race during 1922 showed the way, to the Malankara Estate Superintendent and his friend Thomas, who were on hunting spree in the forest, the spot of present Arch Dam. He told them of the legend of Kuravan and Kurathi Hills. The mind of Thomas was stirred by the sight of water flow between the mountains and his idea made the dream true of Idukki Arch Dam. W. J. John of Malankara Estate submitted a report to the Government of Travancore in 1932 on the possibility of constructing a dam at Idukki for Power Generation.
Answer:
NO . IDUKKI DAM IS NOT SMALLEST .
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