Danjiangkou Dam, Concrete gravity dam and hydroelectric power station on Han River near Danjiangkou, China
Danjiangkou Dam is a concrete gravity dam built across the Han River, equipped with six turbine generators to produce electricity. The structure holds back a large reservoir that supplies water to the region.
The original structure was built between 1958 and 1973 to create a water power station for the region. It was later raised between 2005 and 2009 to increase its water storage ability.
The reservoir created by the dam changed how people in the area manage water for their fields and daily needs. This large body of water has shaped the way communities around it live and work today.
The area around the dam is accessible to visitors, though some operational sections may have restricted access for safety reasons. It is helpful to plan your visit during daylight hours to see the structure and surrounding landscape clearly.
The dam was built higher on top of an older structure that had been standing for decades, making it a two-stage engineering project. This approach allowed engineers to improve water storage without building an entirely new barrier from the ground up.
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