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Qingnian Reservoir (simplified Chinese: 青年水库; traditional Chinese: 青年水庫; pinyin: Qīngnián Shuǐkù; lit. 'Youth Reservoir' is a reservoir located in the town of Qingxi, Shaoshan, Hunan, China.[1] Its drainage basin is about 0.5 km2 (0.19 sq mi), and it can hold up to 600 m3 (1.4×10−7 cu mi) of water at full capacity.[2]

Qingnian Reservoir
Qingnian Reservoir
Qingnian Reservoir
Location in Hunan
LocationQingxi, Shaoshan, Hunan, China
Coordinates27°56′02″N 112°31′08″E
TypeReservoir
Native name青年水库 (Chinese)
Built1958
First flooded1960s
Surface area0.5 square kilometres (120 acres)
Max. depth20.5 m (67 ft)
Water volume600 m3 (1.4×10−7 cu mi)

Etymology


The main builder of the reservoir is the hot-blooded youth of Shaoshan, so it is named "Qingnian Reservoir" (literally Youth Reservoir).

The reservoir provides drinking water and water for irrigation, and has also become a place for recreation for nearby residents and tourists.[2]


History


Construction of the reservoir began on 28 October 1958 and was completed in a few years.

In 2009, it was listed among the ninth group "National Water Conservancy Scenic Area" by the Ministry of Water Resources of the People's Republic of China.


References


  1. Fu Yu (傅煜) (2021-12-02). 湖南韶山以河长制带动全民治水 让每一处水面“长治久清”. chinanews.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2022-08-09.
  2. Jiang Rui (蒋睿) (2022-08-03). 韶山:让清澈河水成为发展“活水”. hunantoday.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2022-08-09.



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