Kwae Noi Bumrung Dan Mini Hydro Power Plant
(Phitsanulok Province)
Background
Kwai Noi Bumrung Dan Dam is an initiated project by His majesty King Bhumibol to relieve the burden of farmers in the areas of lower Kwai Noi River basin faced with flood. The dam is also the water source for planting as well as for consumption.
The construction of Kwai Noi Bumrung Dan Dam began on January 21, 2003 and completed in 2011. His Majesty King Bhumibol accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn performed the opening ceremony of Kwai Noi Bumrung Dan Dam on July 7, 2012.
Characteristics of Dam
Type
Concrete face rock fill dam
Reservoir Capacity
769 million cubic meters
Catchment Area
4,254 square kilometers
Normal Water level
130 MSL
Length
681 m
Height
75 m
Characteristics of Power Plant
