Gongguoqiao Dam

Gongguoqiao Dam
Location of Gongguoqiao Dam in China
Country China
Location Yunlong County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan
Coordinates 25°35′10.42″N 99°20′8.06″E / 25.5862278°N 99.3355722°E / 25.5862278; 99.3355722Coordinates: 25°35′10.42″N 99°20′8.06″E / 25.5862278°N 99.3355722°E / 25.5862278; 99.3355722
Purpose Power
Status Operational
Construction began 2008
Opening date 2011
Dam and spillways
Type of dam Gravity, roller-compacted concrete
Impounds Lancang (Mekong) River
Height 105 m (344 ft)
Length 356 m (1,168 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity 120,000,000 m3 (97,000 acre⋅ft)
Operator(s) Huaneng Lancang Hydropower Co Ltd
Commission date 2011-2012
Type Conventional
Turbines 4 x 225 MW Francis-type
Installed 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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References

  1. ↑ "Hydroelectric Power Plants in China - Yunnan". IndustCards. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  2. ↑ "Yunnan Gongguoqiao Hydropower Project" (PDF). United Nations CDM. 13 May 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
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