Kaeng Krachan Dam

The Kaeng Krachan Dam (Thai: เขื่อนแก่งกระจาน) 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]

Kaeng Krachan Dam
Dam location in Thailand
CountryThailand
LocationKaeng Krachan, Phetchaburi
Coordinates12°54′57″N 99°37′51″E
PurposeMulti-purpose
StatusOperational
Opening date1966 (1966)[1]
Owner(s)Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarth fill dam
ImpoundsPhetchaburi River
Height (foundation)58 m (190 ft)
Length760 m (2,490 ft)
Elevation at crest106 m (348 ft)
Width (crest)8 m (26 ft)
Reservoir
CreatesKaeng Krachan Reservoir
Total capacity710,000,000 m3 (2.5×1010 cu ft)
Catchment area46.5 km2 (18.0 sq mi)
Power Station
Operator(s)Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
Commission date1974 (1974)
Turbines1 x 19 MW
Installed capacity19 MW
Annual generation70 GWh
Website
Kaeng Krachan Dam at EGAT

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]

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References
  1. "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.
  2. "Kaeng Krachan Dam". Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  3. Nam, Suzanne (February 2012). Moon Handbooks Thailand (5th ed.). Avalon Travel. p. 157. ISBN 978-1-59880-969-5.


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