Kaeng Krachan Dam
| Kaeng Krachan Dam | |
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 Dam location in Thailand
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| Country | Thailand |
| Location | Phetchaburi Province |
| Coordinates | 12°54′57″N 99°37′51″E / 12.91583°N 99.63083°ECoordinates: 12°54′57″N 99°37′51″E / 12.91583°N 99.63083°E |
| Purpose | Multi-purpose |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 1966 |
| Owner(s) | Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Earth fill dam |
| Impounds | Phetchaburi River |
| Height (foundation) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Length | 760 m (2,490 ft) |
| Elevation at crest | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Width (crest) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Kaeng Krachan Reservoir |
| Total capacity | 710,000,000 m3 (2.5×1010 cu ft) |
| Catchment area | 46.5 km2 (18.0 sq mi) |
| Power station | |
| Operator(s) | Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) |
| Commission date | 1974 |
| Turbines | 1 x 19 MW |
| Installed capacity | 19 MW |
| Annual generation | 70 GWh |
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Website Kaeng Krachan Dam at EGAT |
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The Kaeng Krachan Dam (Thai: เขื่อนแก่งกระจาน) is a multi-purpose hydroelectric dam in the Kaeng Krachan District of Phetchaburi Province, Thailand. The dam impounds the Phetchaburi River. It was officially opened in 1966 by King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit.
Kaeng Krachan Dam is an earth dam. It is 760 m (2,490 ft) long and 58 m (190 ft) high. Its reservoir has a maximum storage capacity of 710,000,000 m3 (2.5×1010 cu ft) with a catchment area of 46.5 km2 (18.0 sq mi).
The dam is considered multi-purpose, supporting electricity generation, irrigation, water supply, fisheries and recreation activities. The islands in the reservoir were local hills prior to their submergence.
The dam's power plant has a single hydroelectric generating unit with an installed capacity of 19 MW. The annual power generation is 70 GWh.
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