Bhumibol Dam, Hydroelectric power station and arch dam in Sam Ngao, Thailand
The Bhumibol Dam features eight turbines generating 779.2 megawatts of power while managing water resources across the Ping River system.
The construction of this engineering project started in 1958 and concluded in 1964, requiring an investment of 3.5 billion baht.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej assigned his name to this structure, which stands as a representation of Thailand's infrastructure development.
The dam maintains irrigation systems for 1.2 million hectares during wet seasons and 480,000 hectares in dry periods across multiple provinces.
This concrete structure measures 154 meters in height and stretches 486 meters in length, making it Southeast Asia's largest arch dam.
Location: Sam Ngao
Inception: 1964
GPS coordinates: 17.24278,98.97222
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:24
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