Renyitan Dam

Renyitan Dam
Location of Renyitan Dam in Chiayi County
Official name	仁義潭水壩
Location	Fanlu, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Coordinates	23°27′39.6″N 120°30′8.1″E
Status	Operational
Construction began	April 1980; 44 years ago (1980-04)
Opening date	October 1987; 37 years ago (1987-10)
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Embankment
Height	28 m (92 ft)
Length	1,535 m (5,036 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity	29,110,000 m^3
Active capacity	27,310,000 m^3
Surface area	2.32 km^2
Maximum water depth	105 m

Renyitan Reservoir

The Renyitan Dam (traditional Chinese: 仁義潭水壩; simplified Chinese: 仁义潭水坝; pinyin: Rényìtán Shuǐbà) 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 m^3 and an effective capacity of 27,310,000 m^3. The reservoir maximum surface area is 2.32 km^2 with a maximum depth of 105 m.[2]

Transportation

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

See also

• List of dams and reservoirs in Taiwan

References

1. "Renyi Lake Reservoir". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
2. "Profile on Taiwan Water Resources" (PDF). Water Resources Agency. 5 September 2006. p. 15. Retrieved 27 July 2018.