The dam is located in a forest area adjacent to the Periyar National Park.

The water stored in the Pamba and Kakki dams is conveyed to the Sabarigiri powerhouse through penstock pipes.

But in reality this had increased much and a quantity of 4,92,000 cubic feet of earth work excavation had to be done for the dam foundation.

It was originally proposed to be constructed with cement mortar blended with 20 per cent surki.

Full Reservoir Level (FRL) is 3236 Ft (Above MSL), Minimum Drawdown level (MDDL) is 3160 Ft (Above MSL) and Effective Storage at FRL is 31.45 MCM Sabarigiri Hydro Electric Project is the second largest hydro electric project in Kerala.

[9] The Power Station was commissioned during 1966 -67 with six generators having vertical shaft pelton turbine as the prime mover.

After power generation, water from the power station is released to the Moozhiyar reservoir [10] The Pamba Irrigation scheme in Pattanamthitta district is aimed at the utilization of the tail race water of Sabarigiri Hydro Electric project for irrigation purposes.

The place offers some of the eco tourism activities like boat ride, jeep safari and Sabarimala view.