Ulhitiya

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The inflow from the Trans-basin Canal into Ulhitiya Oya together with the inflow from its own catchments area is regulated by the Ulhitiya-ratkinda reservoirs for irrigation of Systems ‘C’ and ‘B’. The earthen embankment of the Ulhitiya – Ratkinda Reservoirs is of a total length of 5.9 km and consists of the Ulhitiya Dam and the Ratkinda Dam, which is across separate reservoirs thus formed are connected by an open cut link canal and have a total storage capacity of 144 million cubic meters. The two reservoirs function as a composite reservoir and has a radial gated spillway on the left bank of Ulhitiya Oya to discharge a 200 yar design flood of 1742 m3/s.

Historical Background

The Main Physical Components of the Project

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Basic Parameters

Dam Length - 4.7 km
Height - 28 m
Spillway - Radial gates 7/10mx4.5m.
Sluices LB capacity - 11 m3s
Contractors - River Valleys Development Board
Total Cost - Rs. 182 million

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Historical Background

Basic Parameters


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