Đa Nhim Hydroelectric Power Station, Hydroelectric power station in Lâm Đồng, Vietnam
The Đa Nhim Hydroelectric Power Station is a hydroelectric facility on the Đa Nhim River in Vietnam. It features a dam that creates a reservoir, and water flows through a tunnel and pipes to the turbines in the powerhouse.
Construction began in 1961 and was completed in 1964, with funding from the Japanese government as war reparations. It was the first hydroelectric power station in South Vietnam and was later expanded with an additional turbine in 2018.
The station is a landmark for local communities, and its name is often used to refer to the surrounding area. Visitors might notice the dam and reservoir, which are part of the landscape and daily life.
The site is in a mountainous area, so roads can be narrow and winding; visitors should plan for limited access and check local conditions. The entrance may have restricted areas, so it is best to inquire locally before visiting.
Water from the reservoir drops through two large pipes that cross the road, a feature that often surprises visitors. The station also releases water that supports irrigation for thousands of hectares in Ninh Thuận Province.
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