Pak Mun Dam
Characteristics of Dam & Power Plant
Characteristics of Dam
| Type | Compacted concrete |
| Height | 17 m |
| Crest length | 300 m |
| Crest width | 6 m |
| Special characteristics | Pak Mun Dam is a diversion dam (run-off river). The dam is only 17 m high, operated by remote control from Sirindhorn Dam. |
Characteristics of Power Plant
| Structure | Reinforced concrete |
| Special characteristics | The generators are different from other hydropower plants in the country. Their shape is shuttle-like having a water turbine and a power generator packed in the same bulb. The generators are placed horizontally at the water level to generate electricity with a height of water of 3 meters or above. |
| Number of generators | 4 |
| Generating capacity of Units 1-4 | 34 MW (per unit) |
| Contracted generating capacity | 136 MW |
| Annual generated electricity | 280 million kWh |