The dam is constructed to make use of the tail water from the Moolamattom power house.

[1][2] This artificial lake is located near to the Thodupuzha – Moolamattom Road (State Highway 33)[3] covering an area of around 11 square km.

Also a park is under construction nearby to the reservoir covering an adjacent 15 acre island.

[5] The Hydro electric project utilizes the tail race water from the Moolamattom Power house which is stored by the dam.

The project was carried out by Public limited companies like SILK and TELK.