Mapithel Dam

Mapithel Dam
Mapithel Dam is located in Manipur
Mapithel Dam
Location of Mapithel Dam in Manipur
Mapithel Dam is located in India
Mapithel Dam
Mapithel Dam (India)
Official nameThoubal Multipurpose Project
CountryIndia
LocationKangpokpi district, Kamjong district
Coordinates24°49′26″N 94°08′32″E / 24.8238°N 94.1421°E / 24.8238; 94.1421
PurposePower, irrigation, drinking water
Construction began1980
Opening dateDecember 27, 2020
Owner(s)Government of Manipur: 26%
NHPC: 74%
Operator(s)Loktak Downstream Hydroelectric Corporation Limited
Dam and spillways
Length1,120 metres
Website
manipur.mygov.in/talk/thoubal-multipurpose-project/

Mapithel Dam or Maphou Dam, officially known as the Thoubal Multipurpose Project, is a dam on the Thoubal river, in the Manipur state of India.

Construction of the dam was met with protests from local communities.

The dam's official inauguration occurred on December 27, 2020 although the drinking water distribution system was not operational.