Jinping-I Hydropower Station

Jinping-I relies on a 305-meter arch dam along the Yalong River, driving six turbines that convert water pressure into electrical energy. The structure spans 569 meters in length and forms a reservoir that regulates flow for continuous generation.

Planning for this hydropower project began in the 1960s under the guidance of Chinese engineering institutes and the Ministry of Water Resources. Construction was carried out later, transforming how the Yalong River serves regional energy needs.

The construction of Jinping-I led to the relocation of 7,500 local residents, reshaping the social structure of communities in the Liangshan region.

The power station sits in a mountainous area with limited public access due to its operational nature. Visitors interested in large engineering works should check access policies in advance.

The reservoir behind the dam holds approximately 7.76 billion cubic meters of water, playing a role in river control across the Yalong watershed. This regulation helps balance water levels downstream during seasonal changes.

Location: Yanyuan County

Inception: 2005

Length: 568.6 m

GPS coordinates: 28.18249,101.63112

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:49