Liyutan Dam

The Liyutan Dam (Chinese: 鯉魚潭壩; pinyin: Lǐyútán Bà) is a dam in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan.[1]

Liyutan Dam
鯉魚潭壩
Location of Liyutan Dam
鯉魚潭壩 in Taiwan
LocationSanyi Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan
Coordinates24°20′28.59″N 120°46′53.9″E
PurposeWater supply, irrigation
StatusOperational
Construction beganJuly 1985
Opening dateNovember 1992
Dam and spillways
Type of damEmbankment
ImpoundsDa'an River
Height95 m (312 ft)
Length306 m (1,004 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity126,120,000 m3
Active capacity122,710,000 m3
Surface area4.32 km2
Maximum water depth300 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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See also

References

  1. "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.
  2. "Profile on Taiwan Water Resources" (PDF). Water Resources Agency. 5 September 2006. p. 16. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
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