Bang Lang Dam
Location Bannang Sata District, Yala Province
Dam Features
| Type | Rockfill dam with clay core |
| Height | 85 meters |
| Crest length | 430 meters |
| Crest width | 10 meters |
| Reservoir's storage capacity | 1,420 million cubic meters |
Generating Capacity
The powerhouse is comprised of three 24 MW generators, totaling 72 MW of generating capacity.
Background
According to the Pattani River Basin Development Plan, the construction of Bang Lang Dam would be the first water resource development for the lower South. Bang Lang Dam was built across Pattani River at the area of Ban Bang Lang, Bang Lang Dam Sub-district, Ban Nang Sta District, Yala Province. The construction of Bang Lang Dam in Yala Province approved by the Cabinet on April 3, 1973 commenced in July 1976 and was completed in June 1981. During the construction, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej visited the construction site three times. On 27 September 1981, His Majesty accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn performed the opening ceremony of Bang Lang Dam.
