The Renyitan Dam (traditional Chinese: 仁義潭水壩; simplified Chinese: 仁义潭水坝; pinyin: Rényìtán Shuǐbà) is a dam in Fanlu Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.

Renyitan Dam
Location of Renyitan Dam in Chiayi County
Official name	仁義潭水壩
Location	Fanlu, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Coordinates	23°27′39.6″N 120°30′8.1″E
Status	Operational
Construction began	April 1980
Opening date	October 1987
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Embankment
Height	28 m (92 ft)
Length	1,535 m (5,036 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity	29,110,000 m3
Active capacity	27,310,000 m3
Surface area	2.32 km2
Maximum water depth	105 m

History

The dam was initially constructed in April 1980 on Renyi Lake and was opened in October 1987.[1]

Technical specifications

The water intake for the reservoir inside the dam comes from Bazhang River. The reservoir has a full capacity of 29,110,000 m³ and an effective capacity of 27,310,000 m³. The reservoir maximum surface area is 2.32 km² with a maximum depth of 105 m.[2]

Transportation

The dam is accessible east from Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

• List of dams and reservoirs in Taiwan

References

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