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Peacock eggs found under a bush❤️
13/06/2026

Peacock eggs found under a bush❤️

Far beyond the mountains... ❤️❤️ Demodara❤️
13/06/2026

Far beyond the mountains... ❤️❤️ Demodara❤️

Sacred Kelani temple❤️❤️ This temple has a long history of Sri lankans❤️
13/06/2026

Sacred Kelani temple❤️❤️ This temple has a long history of Sri lankans❤️

Udawalawa reserviour in dry season🌞
12/06/2026

Udawalawa reserviour in dry season🌞

Thunbodhiya in Panadura Rathnapura main road 🙏❤️
12/06/2026

Thunbodhiya in Panadura Rathnapura main road 🙏❤️

Rainy vibe and green colour❤️❤️
12/06/2026

Rainy vibe and green colour❤️❤️

Weherahena temple🙏 Kekanadura, Matara..
12/06/2026

Weherahena temple🙏 Kekanadura, Matara..

The Walawe river which flows through the Udawalawa national park🐘🐘🐘❤️
11/06/2026

The Walawe river which flows through the Udawalawa national park🐘🐘🐘❤️

Elephants in Udawalawa national park🐘🐘🐘❤️
10/06/2026

Elephants in Udawalawa national park🐘🐘🐘❤️

Samanalawewa Dam (Samanala Wewa)Samanalawewa Dam is one of Sri Lanka's most important hydroelectric and water-storage pr...
09/06/2026

Samanalawewa Dam (Samanala Wewa)

Samanalawewa Dam is one of Sri Lanka's most important hydroelectric and water-storage projects. It is located near Belihuloya and Balangoda in the Sabaragamuwa Province, built across the Walawe River just downstream of its confluence with Belihul Oya.

Construction period: 1986–1992
Opened: 1992
Dam type: Rock-fill dam with a central clay core
Height: About 110 meters
Length: About 530 meters
Reservoir capacity: Approximately 218 million cubic meters of live storage
Power generation capacity: 124 MW (two 62 MW turbines)

It is one of Sri Lanka's largest hydroelectric projects and contributes significantly to the national electricity supply.
The reservoir stores water from the Walawe River basin and helps regulate water resources in the region.
The project generates roughly 405 GWh of electricity annually under normal operating conditions.

Samanalawewa is well known among engineers because a significant water leakage developed on the right bank during the initial filling of the reservoir. Although the leak continues to be monitored, the dam has remained operational and continues to produce electricity safely.

The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests near Belihuloya. During sunrise and sunset, the calm waters and surrounding hills create some of the most picturesque landscapes in Sri Lanka.

The name "Samanalawewa" means "Butterfly Reservoir", derived from the nearby Samanala Kanda (Adam's Peak region), which is famous for its butterfly migrations and natural beauty.

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