Bang Lang Reservoir
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| Bang Lang Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Location | Yala Province |
| Lake type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Pattani River |
| Primary outflows | Pattani River |
| Basin countries | Thailand |
| Water volume | 1,420 million m³ |
Bang Lang Reservoir (Thai: เขื่อนบางลาง) is a largest reservoir in Yala Province of Thailand. The reservoir is located on the Pattani River in Southern Thailand.
The dam is 85 metres high with a crest of 422 metres long, and the reservoir has a capacity of 1,420 million cubic metres. It is used for irrigation, flood control as well as to produce 1,275 kW of electricity.
[edit] History
The construction of the dam was approved on April 3 1973, and construction started in July 1976. In June 1981 the dam was completed. It was officially inaugurated on September 27 1981 by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
[edit] External links
- Bang Lang Reservour by EGAT (Thai)
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