Hedong Reservoir
Hedong Reservoir(simplified Chinese: 合东水库; traditional Chinese: 合東水庫; pinyin: Hédōng Shuǐkù) is a medium-sized reservoir in Hutian Town, Xiangxiang, Hunan, China.[1] It covers a total surface area of 2.07 square kilometres (510 acres). Its drainage basin is about 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi), and it can hold up to 2,800,000 m3 (0.00067 cu mi) of water at full capacity.[2] It is the largest body of water and the largest freshwater lake in Hutian Town.
| Hedong Reservoir | |
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 Frontal view of the dam of Hedong Reservoir. | |
  Hedong Reservoir | |
| Location | Hutian Town, Xiangxiang, Hunan, China |
| Coordinates | 27°53′47″N 112°02′32″E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Native name | 合东水库 (Chinese) |
| Basin countries | China |
| Built | 1970s |
| First flooded | 1970s |
| Surface area | 2.07 square kilometres (510 acres) |
| Max. depth | 186.2 m (611 ft) |
| Water volume | 2,800,000 m3 (0.00067 cu mi) |
Dam
The dam is 39 m (128 ft) high.[2]
Function
Hedong Reservoir belongs to the first grade water source protection area (一级水源保护区) and is part of Xiangxiang's water supply network.
The reservoir provides drinking water and water for irrigation and recreational activities.
Public Access
Hedong Reservoir open to visitors for free. Fishing and hiking are activities around the reservoir.
References
- Zhang Hong, ed. (2018). 《中国分省系列地图册：湖南》 [Maps of Provinces in China: Hunan] (in Chinese). Xicheng District, Beijing: SinoMaps Press. pp. 52–53. ISBN 978-7-5031-8949-4.
- "Hedong Reservoir". hunan.gov.cn (in Chinese). 2013-10-20. Archived from the original on 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
