阿玉壩, Hydroelectric dam in Taoyuan, Taiwan
Ayu Dam is a hydroelectric facility in Taoyuan that stores and manages river water through concrete structures. The installation serves both power generation and supplies the region with drinking water and irrigation.
The dam was built in the second half of the 20th century as part of Taiwan's infrastructure expansion to meet growing energy and water management needs. Its completion contributed to Taoyuan's economic development.
The dam name Ayu reflects local Taiwanese naming conventions, integrating regional identity into infrastructure development within the mountainous terrain.
Visitors reach the dam via designated access roads from Taoyuan, with parking available near observation points. The best time to visit is on dry days when roads and viewpoints are easily accessible.
The structure incorporates specialized engineering solutions to handle the seismic activity that frequently occurs in Taiwan's geological setting. These earthquake-resistant features make the facility an example of engineering planning in a tectonically active region.
GPS coordinates: 24.84972,121.58722
Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:24
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