Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam
(Nakhon Nayok Province)
Background
Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam is built across Khlong Tha Dan in Nakhon Nayok Province. The dam has supplied water for agriculture to irrigated areas of more than 185,000 rai in Nakhon Nayok Province. It can reduce damages caused by flooding in the watershed area of Nakhon Nayok. Moreover, the water can be used for consumption, wash away the surface of acid soil, and generate more agricultural production in irrigated areas.
Characteristics of the Dam
Type:
Compacted concrete
Reservoir capacity:
224 million m3
Catchment area:
194 km2
Crest level:
112 MSL
Length:
2,600 m
Height:
95 m
Characteristics of the Power Plant
