Goupitan Dam, Arch dam and hydroelectric power station on Wu River, Guizhou Province, China.
Goupitan Dam is an arch dam and hydroelectric power station on the Wu River in Guizhou Province. The structure holds back the river to form a large reservoir that supplies the surrounding region with hydroelectric power.
Construction of this hydroelectric facility started in the early 2000s and was completed over several years through the early 2010s. The project developed as the dam was built and generators were gradually activated to supply power to the region.
The development of Goupitan Dam represents China's engineering capabilities in renewable energy infrastructure and water resource management in Guizhou Province.
The dam can be viewed from various vantage points that offer perspectives on the structure and the reservoir created behind it. Visitors should wear comfortable footwear for exploring the site and be aware that access to certain areas may be restricted for safety reasons.
The facility includes a remarkable boat lock that allows vessels to navigate the dramatic elevation change created by the dam. This system for maintaining river traffic is an unusual feature for a dam of this size and type.
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