Renyitan Dam
The Renyitan Dam (traditional Chinese: 仁義潭水壩; simplified Chinese: 仁义潭水坝; pinyin: Rényìtán Shuǐbà) is a dam in Fanlu Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.
| Renyitan Dam | |
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| Official name | 仁義潭水壩 |
| Location | Fanlu, Chiayi County, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 23°27′39.6″N 120°30′8.1″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | April 1980 |
| Opening date | October 1987 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Embankment |
| Height | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Length | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 29,110,000 m3 |
| Active capacity | 27,310,000 m3 |
| Surface area | 2.32 km2 |
| Maximum water depth | 105 m |
Renyitan Reservoir
History
The dam was initially constructed in April 1980 on Renyi Lake and was opened in October 1987.[1]
Technical specifications
The water intake for the reservoir inside the dam comes from Bazhang River. The reservoir has a full capacity of 29,110,000 m3 and an effective capacity of 27,310,000 m3. The reservoir maximum surface area is 2.32 km2 with a maximum depth of 105 m.[2]
Transportation
The dam is accessible east from Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways.
References
- "Renyi Lake Reservoir". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- "Profile on Taiwan Water Resources" (PDF). Water Resources Agency. 5 September 2006. p. 15. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
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