Renyitan Dam Explained

Renyitan Dam
Name Official:仁義潭水壩
Location Map:Chiayi County
Location Map Size:220px
Coordinates:23.461°N 120.5023°W
Location:Fanlu, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Status:O
Dam Type:Embankment
Dam Length:1535m (5,036feet)
Dam Height:28m (92feet)
Res Capacity Total:29,110,000 m3
Res Capacity Active:27,310,000 m3
Res Surface:2.32 km2
Res Max Depth:105 m

The Renyitan Dam is a dam in Fanlu Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.

History

The dam was initially constructed in April 1980 on Renyi Lake and was opened in October 1987.[1]

Technical specifications

The water intake for the reservoir inside the dam comes from Bazhang River. The reservoir has a full capacity of 29,110,000 m3 and an effective capacity of 27,310,000 m3. The reservoir maximum surface area is 2.32 km2 with a maximum depth of 105 m.[2]

Transportation

The dam is accessible east from Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Renyi Lake Reservoir. Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 30 April 2008. 17 February 2022.
  2. Web site: Profile on Taiwan Water Resources. 5 September 2006. Water Resources Agency. 15. 27 July 2018.