Yulongyan Dam

Dam in Hongjiang
27°06′41″N 110°08′52″E / 27.11139°N 110.14778°E / 27.11139; 110.14778StatusOperationalConstruction began2003Opening date2005Construction cost¥120 million yuan (US$18 million)[1]Dam and spillwaysType of damArchImpoundsGongxi RiverHeight96 m (315 ft)Length469 m (1,539 ft)Width (crest)6 m (20 ft)ReservoirTotal capacity57,800,000 cubic metres (46,900 acre⋅ft)Active capacity39,960,000 cubic metres (32,400 acre⋅ft)Catchment area402 km2 (155 sq mi)Normal elevation300 m (984 ft)Power StationCommission date2006Hydraulic head96 m (315 ft) (max)Turbines2 x 12.5 MW Francis-type[2]Installed capacity25 MWAnnual generation65 million kWh

The Yulongyan Dam is an arch dam on the Gongxi River located 32 km (20 mi) east of Hongjiang in Hunan Province, China. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation but it also provides flood control and water for irrigation. Construction initially began in 1992 but work was halted due to a lack of funding. In 2003 construction began again and the dam was complete in 2005 with the power station commissioned in 2006.[3] The 96 m (315 ft) tall dam creates a reservoir with a capacity of 57,800,000 cubic metres (46,900 acre⋅ft) and its power station has an installed capacity of 25 MW.[4]

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Yu Longyan station Hongjiang". Xinhua. Archived from the original on January 5, 2004. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Francis vertical turbine generator sets of Group" (in Chinese). KEM. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Yu Longyan power station" (in Chinese). Red Net. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
  4. ^ "Yu Longyan Hydropower Project" (in Chinese). China Power Complete Equipment Co., Ltd. Retrieved 24 January 2012.