Sirikit Dam (Characteristics of Dam & Power Plant)

Sirikit Dam

Characteristics of Dam & Power Plant

Characteristics of Dam

TypeEarthfill dam with clay core
Height113.60 m
Crest length810 m
Crest width12 m
Reservoir area9,510 million m3
Special characteristicsSirikit Dam is the largest earthfill dam in the country.
Its reservoir capacity ranks the third after Srinagarind Dam and Bhumibol Dam.

Characteristics of Power Plant

StructureReinforced concrete
Number of generators4
Capacity125 MW (per unit)
Contracted generating capacity500 MW
Annual generated electricityApproximately 1,000 million kWh

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