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Dongfeng Dam, Hydroelectric power station in Guizhou Province, China

The Dongfeng Dam rises 162 meters high and stretches 254 meters across the Wu River, containing a reservoir with a capacity of 1,025 million cubic meters.

Construction of the dam started in 1989, with the first generator becoming operational in 1994 and subsequent upgrades between 2004 and 2005 increasing generator capacity.

The facility represents China's commitment to renewable energy development, contributing to the transformation of Guizhou Province's industrial landscape through sustainable power generation.

The power station generates 2,420 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually through three Francis turbines, each with a capacity of 190 megawatts.

The dam contains multiple discharge systems, including three spillway gates, three intermediate orifice openings, and one chute spillway capable of releasing 12,369 cubic meters per second.

Inception: 1995

GPS coordinates: 26.85320,106.15631

Latest update: April 6, 2025 09:48

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