The Samanala Dam is a dam that is primarily used for hydroelectric power generation in Sri Lanka. Commissioned in 1992 the Samanalawewa Project (Samanala Reservoir Project) is the second-largest hydroelectric scheme in the country producing 405 GWh of energy annually. It was built with financial support from Japan and the United Kingdom. It is notable for a large leak on its right bank.
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