Liyutan Dam
The Liyutan Dam (Chinese: 鯉魚潭壩; pinyin: Lǐyútán Bà) is a dam in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan.[1]
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  Location of Liyutan Dam 鯉魚潭壩 in Taiwan | |
| Location | Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°20′28.59″N 120°46′53.9″E |
| Purpose | Water supply, irrigation |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | July 1985 |
| Opening date | November 1992 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Embankment |
| Impounds | Da'an River |
| Height | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Length | 306 m (1,004 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 126,120,000 m3 |
| Active capacity | 122,710,000 m3 |
| Surface area | 4.32 km2 |
| Maximum water depth | 300 m |
Liyutan Reservoir
History
The dam was initially constructed in July 1985 and was opened in November 1992.[2]
Geology
The dam forms the Liyutan Reservoir and discharges its water to Da'an River.[2]
Technical specifications
The dam has a total capacity of 126,120,000 m3 and an effective capacity of 122,710,000 m3. Its water surface spans over an area of 4.32 km2 with a maximum depth of 300 m.[2]
Functions
The dam supplies water to public and 4,209 hectares of irrigation area.[2]
Transportation
The dam is accessible east from Tai'an Station of Taiwan Railways.
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References
- "鯉魚潭水壩 liyutan dam,taizhong- ugo.cn". Taizhong.ugo.cn. 2014-05-07. Archived from the original on 2014-05-09. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
- "Profile on Taiwan Water Resources" (PDF). Water Resources Agency. 5 September 2006. p. 16. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
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