Gongguoqiao Dam Explained

Gongguoqiao Dam
Location Map:China
Coordinates:25.5862°N 99.3356°W
Country:China
Location:Yunlong County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan
Purpose:Power
Status:o
Construction Began:2008
Opening:2011
Dam Type:Gravity, roller-compacted concrete
Dam Crosses:Lancang (Mekong) River
Dam Length:356m (1,168feet)
Dam Height:105m (344feet)
Res Capacity Total:120000000m2
Plant Operator:Huaneng Lancang Hydropower Co Ltd
Plant Commission:2011–2012
Plant Type:Conventional
Plant Turbines:4 x 225 MW Francis-type
Plant Capacity:900 MW

The Gongguoqiao Dam is a gravity dam on the Lancang (Mekong) River in Yunlong County of Yunnan Province, China. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation. Construction began in 2008, and the river was diverted around the dam site in 2009. The next year concrete placement began, and in 2011 the first generator was commissioned. The 900 MW power station was fully operational on 21 June 2012.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hydroelectric Power Plants in China - Yunnan . IndustCards . 19 June 2014 . dead . https://archive.today/20130103105331/http://www.industcards.com/hydro-china-yunnan.htm . 3 January 2013 .
  2. Web site: Yunnan Gongguoqiao Hydropower Project . United Nations CDM . 13 May 2011 . 19 June 2014 .