Gongsan Dam is a dam in Jimyo-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea. Built across the Donghwacheon stream flowing south from Palgongsan, the dam is responsible for securing the water supply for much of northern Daegu.

Gongsan Dam
Gongsan Dam is located in South Korea
Gongsan Dam
Location of Gongsan Dam in South Korea
CountryKorea
Coordinates35°56′35″N 128°38′56″E / 35.9431°N 128.6489°E / 35.9431; 128.6489
Construction began1979
Opening date1981
Gongsan Dam
Hangul
공산댐
Hanja
公山댐
Revised RomanizationGongsan Daem
McCune–ReischauerKongsan Taem

The dam's construction began in 1979 and was completed in 1981. Since then, the use of much of the surrounding land has been restricted, due to concerns that development might lead to a loss of water quality. Local residents have protested these restrictions from time to time.

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