Gajah Mungkur Reservoir

The Gajah Mungkur Reservoir spans 8,800 hectares across seven subdistricts, featuring an embankment dam measuring 40 meters high and 830 meters long.

Construction of the reservoir began in 1976 and required flooding 51 villages, becoming operational in 1982 after redirecting the Bengawan Solo River.

The reservoir holds significance for local communities as both a water source and recreational destination, supporting traditional fishing practices and aquaculture.

The facility generates 12.5 MW of hydroelectric power while providing irrigation, drinking water, and maintaining fish populations including parrotfish, tawes, and patin jambal.

Located at 137 meters above sea level, the reservoir witnessed a notable waterspout phenomenon in January 2021 that swirled above its waters for 15 minutes.

Location: Central Java

Elevation above the sea: 137 m

GPS coordinates: -7.90528,110.89944

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31