The Yongheshan Reservoir (traditional Chinese: 永和山水庫; simplified Chinese: 永和山水库; pinyin: Yǒnghéshān Shuǐkù) is a reservoir in Sanwan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan.

Yongheshan Reservoir
永和山水庫 (Chinese)
Location of Yongheshan Reservoir in Taiwan.
Location of Yongheshan Reservoir in Taiwan.
Yongheshan Reservoir
LocationSanwan, Miaoli County, Taiwan
Coordinates24°39′14.5″N 120°55′25.4″E / 24.654028°N 120.923722°E / 24.654028; 120.923722
Typereservoir
River sourcesBeikenggou River, Nanzhuang River
Built1980–1984; 40 years ago (1984)
Surface area1.65 square kilometres (0.64 sq mi)
Max. depth89.5 metres (294 ft)
Water volume28,096,000 cubic metres (992,200,000 cu ft)

History edit

The dam was constructed starting in July 1980 and completed in October 1984.[1]

Architecture edit

The water level of the reservoir stands at a height of 89.5 meters. The reservoir features automatic overflow side spillway.[1] The reservoir has an effective capacity of 28,096,000 m3.[2]

Function edit

The reservoir supplies water to public sectors for about 187,000 m3 per day.[3]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Yungheshan Reservoir". Miaoli Travel. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Reservoirs, dams and weirs of Taiwan". Water Resources Agency, MOEA. 15 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Profile on Taiwan Water Resources" (PDF). Water Resources Agency. 5 September 2006. p. 14. Retrieved 27 July 2018.