Sirikit Dam, Embankment dam and hydroelectric station in Pha Lueat, Thailand.
Sirikit Dam is an embankment dam and hydroelectric station on the Nan River stretching 810 meters with turbines for power generation. The facility includes a large reservoir that holds water for irrigation and electricity production across the region.
Construction began in 1968 and finished in 1972, with power generation starting in 1974. The project was part of Thailand's major post-war infrastructure expansion effort.
The dam carries the name of Thailand's Queen Sirikit, symbolizing royal backing for the nation's infrastructure growth. Visitors can observe how central this facility remains to regional water management and local prosperity today.
The site is accessible from a viewing platform where you can overlook the dam and reservoir from above. The best time to visit is during drier months when water levels are more stable and visibility is clearer.
The dam features a spillway system with two radial gates in tunnel configuration that can release water with tremendous force. This engineering system is not immediately visible, but its operation is crucial for safety during heavy monsoon rains.
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