Qingnian Reservoir (simplified Chinese: 青年水库; traditional Chinese: 青年水庫; pinyin: Qīngnián Shuǐkù; lit. 'Youth Reservoir' is a reservoir located in the town of Qingxi, Shaoshan, Hunan, China.[1] Its drainage basin is about 0.5 km2 (0.19 sq mi), and it can hold up to 600 m3 (1.4×10−7 cu mi) of water at full capacity.[2]
| Qingnian Reservoir | |
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| 青年水库 (Chinese) | |
 Qingnian Reservoir | |
  Qingnian Reservoir Location in Hunan | |
| Location | Qingxi, Shaoshan, Hunan, China |
| Coordinates | 27°56′02″N 112°31′08″E / 27.933793°N 112.51885°E |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Built | 1958 |
| First flooded | 1960s |
| Surface area | 0.5 square kilometres (120 acres) |
| Max. depth | 20.5 m (67 ft) |
| Water volume | 600 m3 (1.4×10−7 cu mi) |
Etymology edit
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]
History edit
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.
References edit
- ^ Fu Yu (傅煜) (2021-12-02). 湖南韶山以河长制带动全民治水 让每一处水面“长治久清”. chinanews.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ a b Jiang Rui (蒋睿) (2022-08-03). 韶山：让清澈河水成为发展“活水”. hunantoday.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2022-08-09.