Gongguoqiao Dam

The Gongguoqiao Dam is a gravity dam on the Lancang (Mekong) River in Yunlong County of Yunnan Province, China. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation. Construction began in 2008 and the river was diverted around the dam site in 2009. The next year concrete placement began and in 2011 the first generator was commissioned. The 900 MW power station was fully operational on 21 June 2012.[1][2]

Gongguoqiao Dam
Location of Gongguoqiao Dam in China
CountryChina
LocationYunlong County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan
Coordinates25°35′10.42″N 99°20′8.06″E
PurposePower
StatusOperational
Construction began2008
Opening date2011
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity, roller-compacted concrete
ImpoundsLancang (Mekong) River
Height105 m (344 ft)
Length356 m (1,168 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity120,000,000 m3 (97,000 acre⋅ft)
Operator(s)Huaneng Lancang Hydropower Co Ltd
Commission date2011-2012
TypeConventional
Turbines4 x 225 MW Francis-type
Installed capacity900 MW

See also

References

  1. "Hydroelectric Power Plants in China - Yunnan". IndustCards. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  2. "Yunnan Gongguoqiao Hydropower Project" (PDF). United Nations CDM. 13 May 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
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