Kaeng Krachan Dam
Dam in Kaeng Krachan, Phetchaburi
12°54′57″N 99°37′51″E / 12.91583°N 99.63083°E / 12.91583; 99.63083Kaeng Krachan Dam at EGAT
The Kaeng Krachan Dam (Thai: เขื่อนแก่งกระจาน, RTGS: Khuean Kaeng Krachan, pronounced [kʰɯ̀a̯n kɛ̀ŋ krā.t͡ɕāːn]) is a multi-purpose hydroelectric dam in the Kaeng Krachan District of Phetchaburi Province, Thailand. The dam impounds the Phetchaburi River.[2] It was officially opened in 1966 by King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit.[1]
Description
Kaeng Krachan Dam is an earth dam. It is 760 m (2,490 ft) long and 58 m (190 ft) high. Its reservoir has a maximum storage capacity of 710,000,000 m3 (2.5×1010 cu ft) with a catchment area of 46.5 km2 (18.0 sq mi).[2]
The dam is considered multi-purpose, supporting electricity generation, irrigation, water supply, fisheries and recreation activities.[1] The islands in the reservoir were local hills prior to their submergence.[3]
Power plant
The dam's power plant has a single hydroelectric generating unit with an installed capacity of 19 MW. The annual power generation is 70 GWh.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "King Bhumibol visits Kaeng Krachan Dam". Bangkok. National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT). 20 January 2014. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
- ^ a b c "Kaeng Krachan Dam". Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). Archived from the original on 30 May 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
- ^ Nam, Suzanne (February 2012). Moon Handbooks Thailand (5th ed.). Avalon Travel. p. 157. ISBN 978-1-59880-969-5.
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