Chenggong Reservoir Explained

Chenggong Reservoir
Location Map:Taiwan
Coordinates:23.5755°N 119.6239°W
Purpose:public water supply[1]
Construction Began:October 1972

Chenggong Reservoir[2], also known as Chengkung Reservoir,[3] Cheng Kung Reservoir,[4] is a reservoir on the Penghu Islands, located in Chenggong Village, Huxi Township, Penghu County, Taiwan.[5] The construction of Chenggong Reservoir started in October 1972, and was completed in December 1973.[6] As of April 1, 2021, the reservoir has a total storage capacity of 1.21 million cubic meters and an effective capacity of 1.21 million cubic meters.[7] It is the biggest and the oldest reservoir in Penghu County.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reservoirs, dams and weirs of Taiwan . Water Resources Agency. September 3, 2020 .
  2. Web site: A gaggle of rare migratory bean geese flock to Penghu for rest and relaxation. . November 10, 2015 .
  3. Web site: A Pilot-Study on Multi-Soil-Layering System for Direct Purification of Water Quality at Chengkung Reservoir, Penghu, Taiwan . etdquery.lib.ncku.edu.tw . July 17, 2021.
  4. Web site: Cultural Assets:Cheng Kung Reservoir. www.water.gov.tw . June 4, 2019 .
  5. Book: Water Resources Agency. Water Conservancy Statistics of the Republic of China in 2010. 1 July 2011. Water Resources Agency. 978-986-02-8435-5. 30–.
  6. Book: Water Resources Agency. Feasibility assessment of major reservoirs in Taiwan taken over by the Water Resources Agency. 1 October 2011. Water Resources Agency. 978-986-02-9488-0. 2–.
  7. Web site: Basic information of Chenggong Reservoir . . April 1, 2021 .
  8. Web site: Attractions . Huxi Township Hall of Penghu County. October 31, 2017 . July 17, 2021.