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Wanjiazhai Dam, Hydroelectric gravity dam on Yellow River, Inner Mongolia and Shaanxi, China

The Wanjiazhai Dam reaches 105 meters in height and extends 443 meters across the Yellow River, containing a reservoir of 896 million cubic meters.

The construction started in 1994 after state approval, with river diversion completed in 1995 and the first generator becoming operational in November 1998.

The dam represents a cooperation between Shanxi Province and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for managing water resources and generating electricity.

Six Francis turbines generate a total capacity of 1,080 MW of electricity while supplying water through an extensive pipeline network to multiple regions.

The water control system includes a 44-kilometer main pipeline that splits into two channels, serving different areas with specific water delivery capacities.

GPS coordinates: 39.57833,111.42833

Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39

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