Jinlan Reservoir Explained

Jinlan Reservoir
Other Name:Jinlantang Reservoir
Pushpin Map:Zhejiang
Location:Langya Town, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
Coords:28.9755°N 119.4754°W
Type:Reservoir
Outflow:Baisha Stream
Basin Countries:China
Date-Built:1960
Date-Flooded:1960
Area:270km2
Volume:68000000m2

Jinlan Reservoir, also known as Jinlantang Reservoir, is a large reservoir located in Langya Town of Jinhua, Zhejiang, China. The reservoir is the source of the Baisha Stream, a tributary of Jinhua River. With an area of 270km2, the reservoir has a capacity of 68000000m2.[1] [2]

History

Construction of Jinlan Reservoir, designed by the local government, commenced in April 1958 and was completed in September 1960.[2]

Dam

The dam of Jinlan Reservoir is high and long.[2]

Function

Jinlan Reservoir belongs to the first grade water source protection area and is part of Jinhua's water supply network.[3]

The reservoir provides drinking water and water for irrigation and recreational activities.[1]

Public Access

Andi Reservoir open to visitors for free. Fishing and hiking are activities around the reservoir.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: http://www.jhnews.com.cn/2016/0520/644381.shtml#g657009=1 . Jinlan Reservoir. zh:金兰水库 . jhnews.com.cn. Chinese: 水库于1958年4月动工兴建,从全地区十八县抽调民工参加义务劳动,民工们肩挑手扛,日夜奋战,用了两年时间,于1960年9月建成投入运行,坝高44.6m、长712m,坝址上游集雨面积274km2,最大库容9124万m3,正常库容6800万m3,水库灌溉下游农田21万亩,承担下游人口30万、农田8万亩以及浙赣铁路和杭金衢高速公路等防洪保安任务。 . 2016-05-20 . zh.
  2. News: http://www.jhsmzj.gov.cn/12330700471542260B/dmpc/201802/t20180209_2033552_1.html . zh:记金华金兰水库的建设 . History of Construction of the Jinlan Reservoir. jhsmzj.gov.cn . 2018-02-09 . zh.
  3. News: Shi Hongyun . Yu Xing. http://www.jhnews.com.cn/jhwb/2013-03/15/content_2707301.htm . zh:记者两次探访沙金兰水库,整体保护不错 存在个别死角 下游污染较为严重 . jhnews.com.cn . 2013-03-15 . zh.
  4. News: http://zjnews.zjol.com.cn/system/2016/02/16/021022814.shtml . zh:金兰水库成偷钓者乐园 这是80万金华人的水源地请高抬贵手 . zjol.com.cn . 2016-02-16 . zh.