| Qingnian Reservoir | |
| Location: | Qingxi, Shaoshan, Hunan, China |
| Coords: | 27.9338°N 112.5189°W |
| Type: | Reservoir |
| Date-Built: | 1958 |
| Date-Flooded: | 1960s |
| Area: | 0.5km2 |
| Max-Depth: | 20.5m (67.3feet) |
| Volume: | 600m2 |
| Pushpin Map: | China Hunan |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Hunan |
Qingnian Reservoir (is a reservoir located in the town of Qingxi, Shaoshan, Hunan, China.[1] Its drainage basin is about 0.5km2, and it can hold up to 600m2 of water at full capacity.[2]
The main builder of the reservoir is the hot-blooded youth of Shaoshan, so it is named "Qingnian Reservoir" (literally Youth Reservoir).
The reservoir provides drinking water and water for irrigation, and has also become a place for recreation for nearby residents and tourists.[2]
Construction of the reservoir began on 28 October 1958 and was completed in a few years.
In 2009, it was listed among the ninth group "National Water Conservancy Scenic Area" by the Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China.