Kaeng Krachan Dam
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 m (2.5×10 cu ft) with a catchment area of 46.5 km (18.0 sq mi).
The dam is considered multi-purpose, supporting electricity generation, irrigation, water supply, fisheries and recreation activities. The islands in the reservoir were local hills prior to their submergence.
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.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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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