Srinagarind Dam
(Kanchanaburi Province)
Background
Srinagarind Dam is the first multipurpose dam of the Mae Klong River Basin Development Project to provide benefits in various aspects and strengthen the irrigation efficiency of the Mae Klong Yai Project.
Srinagarind Dam is one of the tourist attractions in Kanchanaburi Province which provides knowledge and enjoyment to over 100,000 visitors a year, including several tourist activities such as rafting in the reservoir.
His Majesty King Bhumibol granted the name Srinagarind to the dam after the name of the Princess Mother. On June 15, 1981, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn performed the opening ceremony of the dam.
Characteristics of Dam
Type
Rockfill dam with clay core
Reservoir storage capacity
17,745 million m3
Reservoir area
419 km2
Crest width
15 m
Crest length
610 m
Height
140 m
The rockfill dam with clay core storing the largest amount of water in Thailand
Characteristics of Power Plant
Structure
Reinforced concrete
720 MW
Annual generated electricity
approximately
1,250 million kWh
Unit 4-5
(Pumped storage)
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